The January Periclean (2026)
The January issue of The Periclean launches 2026 with a new national civic learning initiative, the debut of the Civic Story Lab Fellowship, recognition for Board Member and Elon University President Connie Ledoux Book, and a student spotlight on Hendrix alumnus Tejas Soman ’18.
Student Spotlight: How the Liberal Arts Ethos Shaped Tejas Soman’s Passion for Civic Inquiry
Hendrix College alumnus Tejas Soman ’18 reflects on how participating in Project Pericles’ Debating for Democracy program helped shape his civic path. From researching juvenile justice policy and writing to a state senator to building lasting faculty mentorships, the experience fostered civic curiosity that continues to guide his work in public policy and law.
Project Pericles Announces Spring 2026 Civic Story Lab Fellowship
New York, NY – Project Pericles is pleased to announce the seven college campus teams who have been selected to join the inaugural National Civic Story Lab Fellowship. Supported by the Eugene M. Lang Foundation, the Civic Story Lab empowers clusters of faculty mentors, community partners, and undergraduate students to tackle meaningful civic problems while […]
Civic Prosperity Through Humanities-Based Learning: Expanding Our Impact and Reach
The Mellon Foundation has awarded Project Pericles support for a new three-year initiative, Civic Prosperity Through Humanities-Based Learning: Deepening Local Impact with National Vision. Building on a prior three-year Mellon-funded program, which reached over 6,500 students across more than 100 institutions with 85% reporting stronger civic engagement, this initiative will deepen local impact, broaden national reach, and strengthen the networks that make this work possible.