The 2026 awardees are a testament to the UC system's wide range of original and inspirational perspectives, programming and research. In the season five premiere of the SpeechMatters podcast, host Michelle Deutchman speaks with Center Co-ch…
The 2026 awardees are a testament to the UC system's wide range of original and inspirational perspectives, programming and research. In the final episode of season four of the SpeechMatters podcast, guest host and former fellow Emerson Syk…
Tuesday November 4, 2025 Featuring: Penelope Lusk Ph.D. Candidate in the Education, Culture and Society Program, University of Pennsylvania Shame is one of the most powerful — and little discussed — barriers to open dialogue on campus. It c…
SpeechMatters is the official podcast of the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The podcast features thought leaders tackling the most pressing issues impacting free expression and democracy on ca…
Each year, the Center selects fellows from a broad range of disciplines and backgrounds such as law, journalism, higher education, social science, technology and government. The Center welcomes candidates from all backgrounds to apply, and
Each year since the Center’s creation, there has been an increased need for the vital educational workshops, programming and research we provide. In 2025, that demand grew exponentially. We are pleased to share our 2025 annual report, which…
The UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement works to foster free speech and civic engagement on university campuses across the country, using diverse programming to highlight the work of experts in the field as they tackle t…
2023 showcased the profound need for education and engagement about the First Amendment, expression and academic freedom. No matter the medium, the Center brought its unique perspective – encouraging inquiry, emphasizing nuance and fosterin…
Each year, the Center selects Fellows from a broad range of disciplines and backgrounds such as law, journalism, higher education, social science, technology and government. Fellows receive funding to further the national conversation relat…
The Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement, or VOICE Initiative, provides funding for UC students, staff and faculty who are interested in conducting research or coordinating programs and activities that further the Center’s…
To explore the intersection of expression, engagement and democratic learning and consider what can be done to restore trust in the value of free speech on college campuses and within society at large. Born at UC Berkeley in the 1960s, the
The Valuing Open and Inclusive Conversation and Engagement, or VOICE Initiative, provides funding for UC students, staff and faculty who are interested in conducting research or coordinating programs and activities that further the Center’s…