This past August, the University of Michigan wrapped up its “ Year of Democracy, Civic Empowerment and Global Engagement ,” a themed year that involved campus-wide opportunities emphasizing the need to foster meaningful dialogue when confronting national and global challenges. A pillar of the University’s Vision 2034 plan , the University’s focus on democracy will continue past the 2024-2025 academic year as the Initiative for Democracy & Civic Empowerment .

The Year of Democracy offered a variety of resources, including a Dialogues in Democracy Reading List , Promoting Democracy Teaching Series and The Democracy Collection available as virtual courses. Inspired by another University-defined impact area , the 2025-2026 academic year will continue with a new theme – Life-Cha

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