250 Conversations On America
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Vanderbilt launches ‘250 Conversations on America’ to mark nation’s 250th anniversary through civil discourse
Beginning this month, 250 Conversations on America: Civil Discourse in Action will bring together students, faculty, staff, alumni and the broader community for a wide-ranging series of public events and smaller conversations across Vanderbilt’s Nashville and New York City campuses. Led by Dialogue Vanderbilt, the initiative will serve as the university’s signature contribution to the national celebration, modeling how to “agree and disagree better” at a moment of profound civic complexity. Read MoreJan 15, 2026