The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
"You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it." —Journalist Maria Ressa
Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes
The Karsh Institute brings together and builds upon the work of several UVA entities dedicated to the study and strengthening of democracy
Media pioneer Evan Smith joins the Karsh Institute as the first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism
"You don't know what freedom feels like until you almost lose it." —Journalist Maria Ressa
Despite positive Election Day experiences, national narratives play a significant role in shaping voters’ attitudes
“The Cooper Center has an outstanding record of supporting regional and local governance across the Commonwealth,” said Melody Barnes, executive director of the Karsh Institute.
Smith will serve one year as the institute’s first Distinguished Fellow in Journalism, curating and participating in programs to highlight challenges facing local media and solutions to connecting Americans with informative, independent journalism.
With help from College Republicans and University Democrats, the Karsh Institute hosted UVA's first “Talking Across Difference Student Dinner” as a bridge-building opportunity for the two student groups.
UVA to invest $100 million in the study, teaching and promotion of democracy – made possible with a $50 million gift from Martha and Bruce Karsh to establish the Karsh Institute of Democracy.
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The event, hosted by the UVA’s Miller Center of Public Affairs, the Karsh Institute of Democracy and the College of Arts & Sciences’ Democracy Initiative, looks at both the current state, as well as the future, of democracy
One Small Step initially launched in four cities: Richmond, Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; Birmingham, Alabama; and Shreveport, Louisiana. Charlottesville will be the fifth and UVA is its first major academic partnership.
One Small Step initially launched in four cities: Richmond, Virginia; Wichita, Kansas; Birmingham, Alabama; and Shreveport, Louisiana. Charlottesville will be the fifth and UVA is its first major academic partnership.
The UVA College of Arts & Sciences explores the role of art and culture in the practice of democracy.
Session three assessed the U.S. political system and potential reforms
Thoughts shared by the UVA community on strengthening democracy through active participation and leadership
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