The Karsh Institute’s fast-growing program is turning structured conversation into a cornerstone of student life across campuses nationwide.
The University of Virginia Karsh Institute of Democracy hosts its flagship democracy gathering this week.
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October 15, 2025
Day one of Democracy360 highlighted the power of collaboration, from participatory music and community dialogue to higher education partnerships advancing democracy nationwide.
The Bowdoin Conversation Fellowship at Bowdoin College in Brunswick, Maine, is modeled after the Karsh Institute's Civic Cornerstone Fellowship, which regularly draws hundreds of undergraduate and graduate students from all backgrounds and with a diverse range of views and experiences for a monthly series of conversations.
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As Americans raise urgent questions about the health and direction of democracy, the Karsh Institute’s signature event brings together voices from a variety of perspectives to confront these questions, wrestle with competing ideas, and envision a democracy strong enough to thrive for generations to come.
Democracy360 speakers Beth Macy and Mike Ellison explore the critical relationship between democracy and the arts.
The University of Virginia’s Karsh Institute of Democracy has announced the 2025 edition of its biennial event Democracy360 where VPM will serve as the event’s distribution partner. VPM will provide coverage of the event taking place from Oct. 15-17 in Charlottesville.
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September 3, 2025
From marquee conversations and exclusive previews to participatory debates and working sessions, UVA’s flagship democracy gathering invites the public to engage in shaping America’s future.
With new support from Wake Forest University’s Educating Character Initiative, the Civic Cornerstone Fellowship enters its second year with momentum.
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June 30, 2025
The Karsh Institute of Democracy’s signature biennial gathering returns to Charlottesville this October.