KF News and Ideas

Journalists at DDEx Grapple with Helping Citizens See Themselves in Public Issues

Submitted by Maura Casey, on Wed, 09/26/2018 - 12:53

The journalists from five different countries who gathered at the Deliberative Democracy Exchange (DDEx) had many things in common, but most of all, they were worried.

Watch A Public Voice 2018 Via Facebook Live

Submitted by Kettering Staff on Tue, 05/08/2018 - 10:57

We want YOUR stories in YOUR words to be part of the conversation in DC.

New Volume Presents Perspectives on the Longtime Collaboration Between KF and Cuban Environmental Organization

Submitted by Ileana Marin, on Wed, 04/25/2018 - 14:59

Active Citizenship compiles some of the most compelling presentations from the 2016 conference, including many stories of how citizens in Cuba, as well as the US, have worked to address problems in their communities.

Reflections on the February 2018 Presidents’ Group Meeting at Denison University

Submitted by Harry C. Boyte, Derek Barker, on Thu, 04/19/2018 - 11:09

After two and a half years of animated discussion and work in an ongoing research exchange with the Kettering Foundation, a group of college presidents concerned with the civic mission of higher education gathered at Denison University in Granville, Ohio, on February 15 and 16, 2018, at the invitation of Denison’s president, Adam Weinberg.

Higher Education Exchange 2017: Deliberation as Public Judgment

Submitted by Derek Barker, on Mon, 01/08/2018 - 18:48

The 2017 volume of HEX attempts to distill Kettering’s understanding of deliberation.

Libby Kingseed

Submitted by Kettering Staff on Thu, 01/04/2018 - 15:05

We are deeply saddened to announce the loss of our dear and valued colleague, Libby Kingseed. She passed away suddenly as a result of a heart problem on Sunday, December 24, 2017.