The Vanderbilt Civil Discourse Lab

De-polarization. Collective inquiry. Collaborative understandings.

The Vanderbilt Civil Discourse Lab is the university’s new hub for student civil discourse education. Our mission is to foster and support a culture of open and respectful speech both on campus and beyond.

The Lab utilizes proven methodologies that equip students to engage with different perspectives while incorporating curiosity, empathy, open-mindedness and academic humility.

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