The Institute of American Civics, housed in the Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs, is launching its flagship lecture series on civic leadership, an opportunity to facilitate respectful conversations about polarizing ideas in our society.
Brooks met with other small groups of faculty and staff, held a workshop with university and civic leaders that was moderated by Chancellor Plowman, and joined former Tennessee governors Phil Bredesen and Bill Haslam on their UT-produced podcast, You Might Be Right.
Chancellor Plowman delivered the speech Thursday in the Natalie Haslam Music Center.
UT has the opportunity to be a leader in advancing civil discourse and thoughtful debate.
Learning how to approach polarizing debates with humility and curiosity is how we create a more thoughtful and compassionate culture.
The University of Tennessee System and our flagship campus in Knoxville are uniquely positioned to solve grand challenges and facilitate sometimes difficult discussions.
