UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement

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The Center explores the intersection of expression, engagement & democratic learning and considers what can be done to restore trust in the value of free speech https://freespeechcenter.universityofcalifornia.edu/

Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “A Conversation with UC President James B. Milliken.” The left side of the image has a smart phone with the SpeechMatters logo displayed above a podcast player and the right side has the episode name and speaker information with placeholder profile icons on a dark blue background.
A promotional graphic featuring a group of 10 smiling individuals with a dark blue background. White text reads: “Calling all UC students, staff & faculty! Apply TODAY for up to $5,000 in funding for free expression, civic engagement or democratic learning projects.” The VOICE Initiative logo and the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logos are included.
Graphic featuring headshots of the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement's new 2026-2027 Class of Fellows. Across the middle is an orange bar with blue text that reads "Congratulations! 2026-2027 Class of Fellows" and has the blue logo of the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “How State Legislatures Are Reshaping Higher Education.” The left side of the image has a smart phone with the SpeechMatters logo displayed above a podcast player and the right side has the episode name and speaker information with placeholder profile icons on a dark blue background.
A promotional graphic featuring a group of 10 smiling individuals with a dark blue background. White text reads: “Calling all UC students, staff & faculty! Apply TODAY for up to $5,000 in funding for free expression, civic engagement or democratic learning projects.” The VOICE Initiative logo and the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logos are included.
A promotional graphic featuring a group of 10 smiling individuals with a dark blue background. White text reads: “Calling all UC students, staff & faculty! Apply TODAY for up to $5,000 in funding for free expression, civic engagement or democratic learning projects.” The VOICE Initiative logo and the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logos are included.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “How Governance Shapes Higher Education” The left side of the image has a smart phone with the SpeechMatters logo displayed above a podcast player and the right side has the episode name and speaker information with placeholder profile icons on a dark blue background.
Promotional graphic for "Speech Matters 2026" featuring the tagline "Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression." The background shows an image of white fading lines. The text "#SPEECH MATTERS" is prominently displayed in light blue, with "2026" in boldly under it.
Graphic featuring a stylized pink column icon. Next to the columns is the blue text “#SpeechMatters 2026,” with “2026” in large bold numbers. Below, in smaller blue text, it reads “Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression.” The background is light gray with diagonal gradient streaks.
Graphic featuring a stylized pink column icon. Next to the columns is the blue text “#SpeechMatters 2026,” with “2026” in large bold numbers. Below, in smaller blue text, it reads “Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression.” The background is light gray with diagonal gradient streaks.
Graphic promoting the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s Fellowship. The graphic displays a picture of a group of people smiling in front of a dark blue background with a white UC National Center logo on the top right corner.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “The Project of Civic Thought in Higher Education.” The left side of the image has a smart phone with the SpeechMatters logo displayed above a podcast player and the right side has the episode name and speaker information with placeholder profile icons on a dark blue background.
Graphic promoting the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s Fellowship. The graphic displays a picture of a group of people smiling in front of a dark blue background with a white UC National Center logo on the top right corner.
Graphic reading “8th Annual Conference” in pink text above a stylized pink column icon. Next to the columns is the blue text “#SpeechMatters 2026,” with “2026” in large bold numbers. Below, in smaller blue text, it reads “Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression.” The background is light gray with diagonal gradient streaks.
Graphic reading “8th Annual Conference” in pink text above a stylized pink column icon. Next to the columns is the blue text “#SpeechMatters 2026,” with “2026” in large bold numbers. Below, in smaller blue text, it reads “Preserving the Pillars of Free Expression.” The background is light gray with diagonal gradient streaks.
Graphic promoting the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement’s Fellowship. The graphic displays a picture of a group of people smiling in front of a dark blue background with a white UC National Center logo on the top right corner.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Voting and Education: The Only Way Forward.” The left side of the image has a smart phone with the SpeechMatters logo displayed above a podcast player and the right side has the episode name and speaker information with placeholder profile icons on a dark blue background.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Campus Speech and Academic Freedom, A Guide for Difficult Times.” The left side of the image has a smart phone with the SpeechMatters logo displayed above a podcast player and the right side has the episode name and speaker information with placeholder profile icons on a dark blue background.
A graphic promoting “Ten-Minute Plays and Monologues, an online writing workshop.” The flyer is turquoise and orange featuring a bullhorn on the bottom right and a headshot of the speaker in the middle of the flyer.
A graphic promoting “Ten-Minute Plays and Monologues, an online writing workshop.” The flyer is turquoise and orange featuring a bullhorn on the bottom right and a headshot of the speaker in the middle of the flyer.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “The Illusion of University Neutrality.” The image has the podcast title and episode name, and shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
Promotional graphic for “(No) Shame in Speaking: Creating Space for Courageous Conversation” featuring speaker Penelope Lusk. A photo of the speaker appears on the right side of the graphic against a blue background.
Promotional graphic for “Beyond Red and Blue: Fostering Friendships in a Polarized Campus Climate,” featuring speakers Tara Hudson and Alyssa Rockenbach. Photos of the two speakers appear on the right side of the graphic against a blue background.
Promotional graphic for “(No) Shame in Speaking: Creating Space for Courageous Conversation” featuring speaker Penelope Lusk. Photos of the speaker appear on the right side of the graphic against a blue background.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Trump 2.0: A Stress Test for the First Amendment.” The left side of the image has the podcast title and episode name, while the right side shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
Promotional graphic for “Beyond Red and Blue: Fostering Friendships in a Polarized Campus Climate,” featuring speakers Tara Hudson and Alyssa Rockenbach. Photos of the two speakers appear on the right side of the graphic against a blue background.
An image of the U.S. Constitution with the words "We the People" prominently displayed. A pen rests on the document. Overlaid text in a blue bubble reads: "Join the Founding Fathers in signing the U.S. Constitution." At the bottom the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logo is included.
Promotional graphic for “‘Good Faith Speech’: How Catholic Universities Invoke, Interpret and Apply their Mission in Moments of Tension,” featuring speakers Susan Haarman and Leslie Watland. Photos of the two speakers appear on the left side of the graphic against a blue background.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Viewpoint Diversity in Higher Education.” The left side of the image has the podcast title and episode name, while the right side shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “The (Re)Writing Migration Stories Project.” The left side of the image has the podcast title and episode name, while the right side shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Civic Engagement Scholars Program” The left side of the image has the podcast title and episode name, while the right side shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
A promotional graphic featuring a group of 5 smiling individuals with a gradient blue-to-yellow background reads: “Calling all UC students, staff & faculty! Apply TODAY for up to $5,000 in funding for free expression, civic engagement or democratic learning projects.” The VOICE Initiative logo and the University of California/National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logos are included.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Teaching and Learning in the Age of AI” The left side of the image has the podcast title and episode name, while the right side shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
A promotional graphic featuring a group of 5 smiling individuals with a gradient blue-to-yellow background reads: “Calling all UC students, staff & faculty! Apply TODAY for up to $5,000 in funding for free expression, civic engagement or democratic learning projects.” The VOICE Initiative logo and the University of California/National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logos are included.
Graphic with headshots of the new 2025-2026 Class of Fellows. Across the middle is an orange bar with white text that reads "Congratulations! 2025-2026 Class of Fellows" and the white logo of the UC National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement.
Graphic promoting virtual info sessions for the 2025-2026 VOICE Program (Valuing Open & Inclusive Conversation & Engagement), hosted by the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement at the University of California. Two info sessions are listed: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 1–2 PM PST, and Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 3–4 PM PST. Includes a megaphone icon and gradient background in blue, green, and yellow tones.
Graphic promoting the "Speech Matters Podcast" from the University of California National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The episode is titled “Telling the Story of Why Higher Ed Matters.” The left side of the image has the podcast title and episode name, while the right side shows a blurred background of people recording a podcast and speaker information with placeholder profile icons.
Promotional graphic for "Speech Matters 2025" featuring the tagline "Truth, Trust, and Transformation." The background shows a blurred image of people walking and biking in front of a modern building with multiple windows. The text "#SPEECH MATTERS" is prominently displayed in white and light blue, with "2025" in bold yellow.
Graphic promoting virtual info sessions for the 2025-2026 VOICE Program (Valuing Open & Inclusive Conversation & Engagement), hosted by the National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement at the University of California. Two info sessions are listed: Tuesday, May 6, 2025, from 1–2 PM PST, and Wednesday, May 21, 2025, from 3–4 PM PST. Includes a megaphone icon and gradient background in blue, green, and yellow tones.
A promotional graphic featuring a group of 5 smiling individuals with a gradient blue-to-yellow background reads: “Calling all UC students, staff & faculty! Apply TODAY for up to $5,000 in funding for free expression, civic engagement or democratic learning projects.” The VOICE Initiative logo and the University of California/National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement logos are included.
A promotional graphic for the "#SpeechMatters 2025" event, presented by the University of California's National Center for Free Speech and Civic Engagement. The theme is "Truth, Trust, and Transformation." The panel topic is "Taking the Temperature of Campus Speech." Panelists include: Miguel Angel Hernández, Dean of Students, San Francisco State University, Mary-Rose Papandrea, Professor of Constitutional Law, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Kristen Shahverdian, Program Director, Campus Free Speech, PEN America, Sarah Brown, Senior Editor, The Chronicle of Higher Education. The design features a blue and yellow color scheme, with panelists' headshots and affiliations listed on the right side. In the background, a blurred image of people walking on a college campus is visible.