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“Perhaps never before in recent history has the role of higher education been so intricately tied to the economic, social and environmental fabric of the modern world.” —P. J. Wells, UNESCO former Chief of Higher Education

Civic Engagement

With a belief in the public purpose of higher education, civic engagement across the Open Society University Network promotes best practices and bold new initiatives to help students, faculty, and institutions realize their full potential as community actors and educators.

How We Engage

  • Student Engagement
    Harnessing the talent and energy of students to become change agents in their own communities
  • Engaged Learning
    Bringing theory to practice by linking coursework, critical thinking, and civic engagement

Events

Wednesday, March 29, 2023 11:00 am – 1:00 pm EDT/GMT-4 
Breaking the Boundaries: A Film Screening and Panel Discussion on Women's Empowerment in the MENA Region
Online Event

News

"A Conservative Counter Attack": Former Central European University President and Student Activists Discuss Assaults on Academic Freedom in Hungary and Florida
Post Date: 03-14-2023
OSUN Among Those “Reviving the College Dreams of Afghan Women,” Writes Inside Higher Ed
Post Date: 01-24-2023
OSUN Virtual Learning Opportunities Shape Student Civic Engagement Projects in Haiti
Post Date: 12-23-2022
Global Commons Fall ‘22 Issue Features a Wide Range of Submissions from A Diverse Set of Partners
Post Date: 11-15-2022
Shaping Stronger Leaders: Civic Engagement Student Conference Focuses on Intentionality and Self-Care
Post Date: 11-07-2022
News
Seeking Solutions and Changing Minds: Civic Engagement Student Leaders Speak 
Post Date: 07-27-2022
Get Engaged 2022: Developing Community Projects and Strengthening the Network In Person
Post Date: 07-06-2022
Global Commons: OSUN Students Speak
Post Date: 05-10-2022

Opportunities + More

For Faculty, Graduate Student, Post-Doc, Undergraduate Students
Nominations Open for Beth Rickey Award for Action Against Hate
Deadline: July 1, 2023
Call for Submissions
For Faculty, Graduate Student, Post-Doc, Undergraduate Students
Funding Opportunities for Student-Created Civic Engagement Case Studies 
Deadline: April 20, 2023
Application, Video
For Faculty, Graduate Student, Post-Doc, Undergraduate Students
2023 MacJannet Prize Call for Nominations
Deadline: March 30, 2023
Call for Submissions