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The Center explores the intersection of expression, engagement & democratic learning and considers what can be done to restore trust in the value of free speech
@ucfreespeech.bsky.social24-25 fellow Susan Haarman explores pluralism through the work of Wendell Berry. đź”— buff.ly/6m6F4y6
@ucfreespeech.bsky.social“The Voices of Democracy: A Festival of 10-Minute Monologues,” a project funded by the Center’s VOICE Initiative, comes to UC Irvine from 6-7pm on Monday, October 12. Learn more 👇
@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialA research report by the ACLU and Amnesty International USA examines responses to campus protests and their potential chilling effect on student free speech. buff.ly/ZNDrAUp
@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialWatch the video from our webinar “Ask Me Anything… About Student Voting” and hear from experts from the @aceducation.bsky.social, GenVote and Students Learn Students Vote Coalition.👇
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialHappy #NationalVoterEducationWeek! 🗳️
Join the movement to strengthen your community and country. Learn more and get vote ready this week:
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialIt’s Banned Books Week! 🚫📚
Learn how you can take action on Let Freedom Read Day on October 10:
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.social26-27 fellow Heather McCambly discusses why proposed changes to the accreditation policy threaten academic freedom and intellectual diversity. buff.ly/gfdjyYw
@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialFreedom Forum’s 2026 survey examines Americans’ knowledge and perceptions with the First Amendment. Explore the report: buff.ly/8qShsyV
@ucfreespeech.bsky.social🎉Congratulations to 25-26 fellow Elif Yucel on receiving the Bobby Wright Dissertation of the Year Award from the Association for the Study of Higher Education. Learn more: buff.ly/xA8dwkx
@ucfreespeech.bsky.social🎉 Congratulations to our 26-27 VOICE Recipients!
We are pleased to announce our 26-27 VOICE recipients, whose work reflect the UC system’s wide range of original and inspirational perspectives, programming and research.
@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialCenter Assistant Director Elizabeth Niehaus argues that higher education must support the civic engagement of faculty members as well as students. Read her latest piece in Inside Higher Ed:
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialTune in today at 12 pm PT/ 3 pm ET for “Principles and Political Theatre: Strategic Communication for Trust-Building and Advocacy.” Register now! buff.ly/I5mDT7F
@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialThe webinar takes place this Thursday, October 1 from 11–12 p.m. PT.
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialCenter Executive Director Michelle Deutchman will be joining a panel hosted by the Constructive Dialogue Institute to discuss what students are thinking about the midterms and how campuses can build trust and connection through election programming.
@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialHow can campuses help students engage with the 2026 midterms when distrust, dysfunction, and polarization can make participation feel difficult?
@ucfreespeech.bsky.social& join us this Tuesday for Fellows in the Field, where Bryan will discuss his findings and share insights from his research:
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialHow to tell a good story well: How can university communications help rebuild public trust? 2025-26 Fellow Bryan Gentry explores the critical role university communications play in rebuilding trust and protecting free expression.
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@scholars.orgReposted by @ucfreespeech.bsky.socialIn this @insidehighered.com op-ed, Elizabeth Niehaus (@ucfreespeech.bsky.social) argues that colleges should go beyond supporting student civic engagement to also include faculty. She provides clear guidance on how higher ed leaders can do so.
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.socialJoin us on Tuesday for Fellows in the Field, where Susan and Michael will share insights from their research 👇
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@ucfreespeech.bsky.social2025-26 Fellows Susan Balter-Reitz and Michael Bruner offer strategies for navigating legislative encounters and making the case for higher education more effectively.
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