Dialogue Vanderbilt advances Vanderbilt’s longstanding commitment to free expression, institutional neutrality, and civil discourse – and prepares our students to contribute and to lead in a pluralistic, global society.
The Unity Project seeks to elevate the role of research and evidence in the national conversation and help bridge America's deepest differences.
Led by free speech and human rights expert Jacob Mchangama, the Future of Free Speech Project fosters a global culture of free speech, on- and offline.
Each year, this program brings to campus a cohort of thought leaders with contrasting views on a particular social issue.
Through classes, workshops and trainings, students gain the skills and experience they need to discuss and debate with confidence and courage.
"Dialogue with Diplomats" explores global affairs from a firsthand perspective. Markarova joined Morgan Ortagus, former U.S. Department of State spokesperson, to discuss Ukraine's challenges and the political ramifications for the free world.
Dozens of events designed to explore free speech and civil discourse are hosted each semester by Dialogue Vanderbilt’s affiliated programs.
Look back at recent Dialogue Vanderbilt events you may have missed and explore resources related to free expression.
Polarization has made it hard to have tough-but-necessary conversations on university campuses and beyond. Free expression at Vanderbilt rests on three pillars: civil discourse, open forums and institutional neutrality.