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Civics in Higher Education - A National Summit
The Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life at Tufts University, in partnership with the Alliance for Civics in the Academy and GBH, …hosted a one-day national summit in April 2026 for faculty, administrators and students from across the country to explore, discuss and compare models of civic practice in higher education.
Visit the summit pagefor more details about each panelist and participant.
Summit speakers and panelists recorded by the GBH Forum Network and presented here include Amy Binder, Mary Clark, Michael Clune, Dayna Cunningham, Andrew Delbanco, Fonna Forman, Bryan Garsten, Leslie Garvin, Caroline Attardo Genco, Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert, Jonathan Holloway, Jessica Kimpell Johnson, Peter Levine, Marisol Morales, Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, Josiah Ober, Eboo Patel, Mindy Romero, Jenna Silber Storey, Leela Strong, Amber Wichowsky, and more.
More moments from the summit will be published here soon. Please check back.
Photography by Laurie Swope/Tufts University
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Civics in the Classroom: Curricula at U.S. 250
Some higher ed institutions have developed curricular programs within a liberal arts curriculum for civic education, ranging from courses to majors and even schools. Political scientist Josiah Ober moderates a discussion focused on the importance of introducing primary sources, grounding teaching in great works of literature and why it’s important to include lived experience into the classroom. Panelists also highlighted the significance of developing cultural competency to make historic sources relevant and how prioritizing students’ critical thinking and reflection in the classroom is essential.
Partner:
Tisch College of Civic Life
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Keeping Community at the Core: Transformational Engagement in Higher Ed
Some institutions are deeply engaged with their neighboring communities, and they understand that partnerships provide opportunities for civic learning while generating knowledge and other public goods. Three educators shared the details of their local civic involvement.
Partner:
Tisch College of Civic Life
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The Value of Community, Classrooms and Civic Centers
Jonathan Holloway, President & CEO of the Luce Foundation, greeted guests attending the Civics in Higher Education at Tufts University in April, 2026. He shares his own career journey and how he sees the opportunity for colleges and universities to play a transformative role in the lives of those who do not come from college-going traditions.
Partner:
Tisch College of Civic Life
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Kickoff and welcome from Tisch College Associate Dean Peter Levine
Peter Levine, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Lincoln Filene Professor, Tisch College at Tufts University, welcomed guests to the Civics in Higher Education National Summit that took place on the Tufts University campus on April 10, 2026.
Partner:
Tisch College of Civic Life
Visit the summit pagefor more details about each panelist and participant.
Summit speakers and panelists recorded by the GBH Forum Network and presented here include Amy Binder, Mary Clark, Michael Clune, Dayna Cunningham, Andrew Delbanco, Fonna Forman, Bryan Garsten, Leslie Garvin, Caroline Attardo Genco, Tetyana Hoggan-Kloubert, Jonathan Holloway, Jessica Kimpell Johnson, Peter Levine, Marisol Morales, Jennifer Brick Murtazashvili, Josiah Ober, Eboo Patel, Mindy Romero, Jenna Silber Storey, Leela Strong, Amber Wichowsky, and more.
More moments from the summit will be published here soon. Please check back.
Photography by Laurie Swope/Tufts University
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Civics in the Classroom: Curricula at U.S. 250
Some higher ed institutions have developed curricular programs within a liberal arts curriculum for civic education, ranging from courses to majors and even schools. Political scientist Josiah Ober moderates a discussion focused on the importance of introducing primary sources, grounding teaching in great works of literature and why it’s important to include lived experience into the classroom. Panelists also highlighted the significance of developing cultural competency to make historic sources relevant and how prioritizing students’ critical thinking and reflection in the classroom is essential.Partner:Tisch College of Civic Life -
Keeping Community at the Core: Transformational Engagement in Higher Ed
Some institutions are deeply engaged with their neighboring communities, and they understand that partnerships provide opportunities for civic learning while generating knowledge and other public goods. Three educators shared the details of their local civic involvement.Partner:Tisch College of Civic Life -
The Value of Community, Classrooms and Civic Centers
Jonathan Holloway, President & CEO of the Luce Foundation, greeted guests attending the Civics in Higher Education at Tufts University in April, 2026. He shares his own career journey and how he sees the opportunity for colleges and universities to play a transformative role in the lives of those who do not come from college-going traditions.Partner:Tisch College of Civic Life -
Kickoff and welcome from Tisch College Associate Dean Peter Levine
Peter Levine, Associate Dean for Academic Affairs & Lincoln Filene Professor, Tisch College at Tufts University, welcomed guests to the Civics in Higher Education National Summit that took place on the Tufts University campus on April 10, 2026.Partner:Tisch College of Civic Life
