Alliance for Civics in the Academy

Seminar Explores Historical Roots of American Conservatism

Stanford Report (June 24, 2025)

Peter Berkowitz’s Stanford course Varieties of Conservatism explores the evolution of the conservative movement and its distinct, sometimes conflicting, factions and ideas, fostering a politically diverse classroom where students engage in good faith with opposing perspectives.

Academic Leaders Explore Ways to Enhance Civic Thought in Higher Education

The Hub at Johns Hopkins University (June 6, 2025)

A conference co-hosted by Johns Hopkins University and the American Enterprise Institute raises challenges and solutions for cultivating informed and engaged citizens through university-level civic education.

Yale Launches Center for Civic Thought to Promote Thoughtful Discourse

Yale News (May 27, 2025)

Yale’s new nonpartisan center will encourage students to engage in civic thinking that integrates various forms of knowledge and informs their practical judgments as citizens.

Stanford Students Learn to Lead with Civic Courage

Stanford Report (April 25, 2025)

Led by political scientist Josiah Ober, the Stanford Civics Initiative aims to inspire democratic citizenship through courses and programs focused on civics education.

Josh Ober’s Mission to Revitalize Democracy and Civic Education

Stanford Report (April 25, 2025)

Through his scholarship and leadership in initiatives like the Stanford Civics Initiative and the Alliance for Civics in the Academy, Stanford professor and Hoover Institution Senior Fellow Josh Ober aims to revitalize American democracy by cultivating effective and informed citizens.

What Exactly Is A Republic Anyway?

The Harvard Gazette (March 4, 2025)

Harvard professor Daniel Carpenter’s popular course “What Is a Republic?” explores the historical evolution and defining features of republics–from ancient Rome to modern systems–and urges Americans to consider whether the U.S.’s blend of representative governance, institutional accountability, and mixed governmental forms still upholds those republican ideals.