Democracy Initiative

Engage with those who practice and sustain democracy in their everyday lives as journalists, elected officials, advocates, neighbors, immigrants, voters, family members, business members, and more.

As part of the 2023 Ampersand International Arts Festival, Erika Fabian, Reves Center Artist in Residence, will deliver a talk, "Surviving Hitler and Stalin: One Woman's Account." Co-sponsored by W&M Strategic Cultural Partnerships.

Sheldon Himelfarb discusses the intersection of misinformation and the peace process.

Join us for a catered luncheon with alumni Christopher Phillips to facilitate dialogue on how spiritual, faith- based, and personal values guide interactions with democracy & democratic values

Alumni Christopher Phillips will lead a conversation on how his experiences at the State Department's Bureau of Education, the Cultural Affairs' Speakers Program, and civic work abroad changed his understanding of democracy and what challenges he faced.