
Fostering understanding
Courses, programs and workshops to prepare students for an increasingly complex society
What we do
Dialogue Across Difference course
Eight-week undergraduate course exploring perspectives around politics, religion, race, gender, and socioeconomic identity.
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New course promotes open dialogue, freedom of speech
Funded by a pledge from Thomas B. McGowan IV, JD, and Nicolle C. McGowan, MD, the new course will help our students lead with civility, humility and understanding of diverse perspectives.


Critical thinking, free speech and civil discourse
Whatever differences we have as individuals, we share in common an ability and a responsibility to think critically about our world.