Citizen University

Equipping you with the tools to build a stronger civic culture.

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We all have the power to make change happen in our communities — and the responsibility to try. Here at Citizen University, we equip civic catalysts with the ideas, strategies, and spirit to build a culture of powerful, responsible citizenship in cities across the country. Ready to work together?

About Citizen University
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Equipping you with the tools to build a stronger civic culture.

Two young people pointing at a large piece of paper.
A group of teenagers standing together and smiling.
A large group standing and singing along with a person playing the guitar in the front of the room.
A person seated at a table and smiling while talking to others.

We all have the power to make change happen in our communities — and the responsibility to try. Here at Citizen University, we equip civic catalysts with the ideas, strategies, and spirit to build a culture of powerful, responsible citizenship in cities across the country. Ready to work together?

About Citizen University

There’s a place for you here. Where do you want to start?

Whether you are long-time civic catalyst or visiting for the first time, jump right in.

I want to understand civic culture
I want to become a Sworn-Again American
I want to reimagine what citizenship is
I want to feel inspired
I want to dig into some research
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Power + character

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Civic power is how we can be a force for good and civic character is what you do when everybody’s looking.

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A Breath of Fresh Citizenship

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Taking a counterintuitive approach to busyness and burnout: a rejuvenating Zoom call.

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Civic Symphony

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An original poem by Hakim Bellamy for Civic Saturday.

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Finding citizenship in the space between grief and joy

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Three ways you can develop heart-driven citizenship.

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Find your people at Citizen University

Connect with all kinds of Americans who are building a stronger civic culture in communities across the nation.

Find your people at Citizen University

Connect with all kinds of Americans who are building a stronger civic culture in communities across the nation.

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