Center for American Civic Leadership and Public Discourse

Our center brings together scholars, thought leaders, and community members throughout South Carolina and beyond to address critical challenges facing our state and nation. Through events, publications and academic programs, we will help South Carolina students and community members develop the skills required for civic leadership.

Our People

We are led by USC faculty and a board of nationally known advisors.
Our Mission

Strengthening civic education and public discourse in South Carolina and beyond.
Our Ideas

Discover core ideas that shaped American history and animate the center’s work.

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America 250: Reflect. Learn. Engage.

Explore American history and heritage as USC commemorates the 250th anniversary of its founding.

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Open House

The Center for American Civic Leadership & Public Discourse will host an Open House on Friday, April 10, from 2:00–4:00 p.m. at the Spigner House. Refreshments will be served and the America 250 Video Competition winner(s) will be announced.

In these divisive times, we can change the narrative with the skills, grace and intelligence that USC has long cultivated in its students.

― Thad Westbrook, Chairman, University of South Carolina Board of Trustees

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