
Dear Friends, The season of spring is a celebration of resilience. In areas ranging from the health of young people to human impacts on the natural world, resilience requires study, engagement, and safeguarding. It can never be taken for granted. That is certainly the case when it comes to democracy, which has been a focus of conversation both at home and abroad in recent years. That’s why one of the most exciting recent developments at the College was the dedication ceremony of The George P. Hanley Democracy Center on March 2nd, made possible by a generous gift from the Miami Beach entrepreneur and philanthropist. Read More >>
Born in 5th-century Athens, the concept of democracy—a form of government that places political power in the hands of the citizenry—inspired the founders of the United States and has been embraced by dozens of nations over the past century.