Opinion
Boosting civic knowledge among young adults is no simple task
The future of American civic life depends on students' continued willingness to learn real lessons from the nation's past.
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SCiLL to become an independent school at UNC-Chapel Hill
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill announced in a press conference on Wednesday that the School of Civic Life and Leadership (SCiLL) will expand to an independent academic unit in August. The school was established under the UNC College of Arts and Sciences and will transition to an independent school status in the...
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Media outlets seek ‘immediate’ hearing in UNC SCiLL report lawsuit
Media outlets are seeking an “immediate” hearing in their lawsuit against the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill over the release of a $1.2 million report on the School of Civic Life and Leadership.
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UNC completes $1.2M review of SCiLL after faculty turnover
“SCiLL prepares students for the responsibilities of citizenship and civic leadership by fostering a free-speech culture and providing an education grounded in encouraging the human search for meaning and developing the capacities for civil discourse and wise decision-making,” said Jed Atkins, director and dean of SCiLL.
Opinion
Universities should cultivate civic leaders
Most students and their families invest time, effort, and resources into higher education for vocational reasons. They expect the knowledge, skills, and relationships acquired at a college or university will lead to good jobs — which will, in turn, generate income for graduates to support themselves and their families as well as the satisfaction and...
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Bill requiring US Constitution class for NC college students passes House
On Wednesday, the North Carolina House passed a bill requiring students at state universities to take a three-credit hour course on the U.S. Constitution and other founding documents by a vote of 69-47.
