IAC Associate Director Andrew Busch contributed a chapter to the newly released "My Fellow Americans," which explores the inaugural addresses of U.S. Presidents. His chapter covers President Truman's first inaugural address. #FacultyFriday

Through our K-12 outreach, Pigeon Forge High School and Powell High School students visited The Howard H. Baker Jr. School of Public Policy and Public Affairs and attended lectures on the First Amendment and economics.

Students from Tennessee colleges united for our inaugural Undergraduate Civics Symposium, tackling free speech and civility. It was a model of respectful dialogue for campuses and the country, inspiring hope for the future! #CivicsSymposium #FreeSpeech #CivilDiscourse

What can President Trump learn from Presidents Roosevelt, Carter, and Clinton on making peace? 🕊️ Dr. Andrew Busch explores presidential diplomacy in a new piece for The Conversation U.S.. 📖 Read more: bit.ly/3SmRATW #ForeignPolicy #PresidentialHistory #TheConversation

We were grateful to sponsor an engaging exchange between former members of Congress Phil Roe (R-TN) and Bob Clement (D-TN) at the Leadership Knoxville luncheon celebrating the Class of 2025. 🇺🇸 #CivilDiscourse #LK2025 #AcrossTheAisle

We’re proud to highlight Tocqueville Scholar Alex Durkee, who recently shared his inspiring testimony about the impact of the Tocqueville Scholars Program!

Today, we remember the heroes who gave everything for our country. 🇺🇸 Memorial Day is a time to honor their sacrifice, reflect on their courage, and hold close the freedom they died to protect. #MemorialDay #HonorTheFallen #NeverForgotten

Shoutout to recent Baker grad Dane Morgan! 🎓 He presented his research to Knoxville’s Charter Review Task Force, advised by IAC Associate Director Dr. Bill Lyons. A great example of civic leadership in action! 👏 #MPPAproud #CivicEngagement #PublicService #Knoxville

IAC Director Josh Dunn caught up with Robert George & Cornel West at the Colorado Conference on Civic Discourse. In a time of division, these scholars model the power of principled dialogue. 🗣️🇺🇸 #CivicDiscourse #FreeSpeech #Democracy

Our IAC The 865 Academies Capstone interns had an unforgettable day at the Howard H. Baker Jr. U.S. Courthouse. Thanks to Judge Suzanne Bauknight, court officials, UT Knoxville student leaders, and Dr. Weaver for an inspiring mock trial + tour! 👏 #CivicEngagement #FutureLeaders

New report co-authored by IAC Executive Director Josh Dunn: The report fills a major gap in civic education. It offers a clear, practical framework for experiential civic learning, why it matters, and how to do it well. A must-read for educators + scholars. #CivicLearning

Honored to partner with @JackMillerCenter for the American Political Tradition Syllabus Workshop in Knoxville. Scholars collaborated to develop syllabi that strengthen civic education and deepen student engagement. 🇺🇸📚 #CivicEducation #HigherEd

“A Republic, if you can keep it.” -Ben Franklin Howard Baker’s photo says it all: the next generation is watching. 🇺🇸 Our republic requires active investment—teaching, voting, serving, debating. Let’s keep building a civic culture worthy of their trust. #CivicDuty #AmericanCivics

"Fundraising isn’t everything—but it does matter." Bill Lyons, IAC Associate Director for Community Outreach, explains why fundraising plays a big role in local elections. Watch the full story: bit.ly/3Iv6ZjC

At The American Mind: A Workshop on Teaching Civics in Knoxville, we welcomed faculty statewide to refocus civics education on America’s original texts. Real texts. Real dialogue. Real civics. 🇺🇸 #AmericanMind #CivicEducation #InstituteOfAmericanCivic

Reflecting on Yuval Levin's Constitution Day lecture, he challenged us to see how the Constitution offers a framework for shared action—even in divisive times. How can we act together when we think differently?

If you watch one thing this weekend, make it Yuval Levin’s Constitution Day lecture. Thought-provoking, timely, and full of insight into America’s future—you won’t want to miss it. Watch the full lecture here: bit.ly/48B2y1q #ConstitutionDay #Civics

Professor Morgan Marietta previews the current US Supreme Court session for the @conversationUS, highlighting key cases on voting rights, tariffs, gender identity, campaign finance, and more. Read it here 👉 bit.ly/4pWKW6r

Big 🍊 news! The Institute of American Civics has received $2M from the U.S. Department of Education American History and Civics Seminars Program to expand K-12 civics education in TN. We're empowering educators to teach America's founding principles and strengthen our republic. Read more👇 bit.ly/3W71Stt

We were proud to welcome Knox County Schools students to Rocky Top for a day of civic learning. From exploring the Constitution to discovering the Legacy of Howard H. Baker Jr., these students are gaining the knowledge and skills to shape the future as #CivicLeaders. #CivicsInAction