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10 Campus Museums Shine a Spotlight on Democracy

At a time when higher education leaders are facing relentless criticism over their handling of free speech and political protests, 10 university museums have planned nonpartisan shows focused on democracy, with the goal of getting students more engaged.

Exhibitions involving racial justice, the climate crisis and other timely issues are nothing new, but a collaboration like this is unusual.

The universities, all large and public, began discussing how to join forces several years ago, said Christina Olsen, director of the University of Michigan Museum of Art in Ann Arbor and one of the drivers of the alliance.

Read more at the New York Times.

Cynthia HirschhornApril 25, 2024education, civic space, public space, democracy, civic engagement, youth
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