Results and Outcomes

Increasing polarization, divisive rhetoric, and decreasing trust in our governments have led to rising rates of political violence. The 24/7 news cycle blares out information that confirms our biases and drives us further apart. Politicians are hesitant to engage in honest debate, fearful that they will be castigated by their own party if they say something off the party script.

The result is fear, anger, and distrust, BUT we can change this narrative.

The Stubblefield Institute demonstrates how authentic and factual civil discourse across partisan divides leads to increased empathy, more productive debate, and innovative solutions.

In the classroom, the Institute trains the next generation of political, media, and public policy communicators who will one day be on the front lines of message development and delivery.

On campus, the Institute offers opportunities for students across fields of study to develop the skills to engage in effective civil discourse with a focus on community leadership and civil advocacy.

In the community, the Institute convenes public forums featuring diverse perspectives and hosts political debates that invite politicians into candid conversations for an informed electorate.