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Project Pericles Releases 2026-2028 Strategic Plan: “Shaping Civic Futures”

Project Pericles has unveiled Shaping Civic Futures, our 2026–2028 Strategic Plan to reimagine higher education’s role in strengthening democracy. Through three priorities (Pedagogical Influence, Consortium Strength, and Thought Leadership) we aim to renew civic learning as a defining feature of American higher education and ensure civic agency and engagement become defining outcomes for every student.

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October 6, 2025

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The September Periclean (2025)

The September 2025 Periclean celebrates new beginnings across Periclean campuses as students return and the fall semester begins. This edition reflects on Project Pericles’ ongoing strategic planning process, a refreshed mission and vision, and the upcoming launch of our reimagined website. It also spotlights Civic Impact Assistant Jason Vadnos, announces the Fall 2026 grant cycle, and invites campus partners to the Blue Mountain Writing Retreat.

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September 5, 2025

Civic Impact Assistant Spotlight: Jason Vadnos

Last month marked one year since Jason Vadnos joined Project Pericles as our Civic Impact Assistant. A junior at Vanderbilt, Jason has strengthened our communications, data management, and development efforts while streamlining key processes. We are grateful for his dedication and the insight he brings to our team.

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September 4, 2025

The August Periclean (2025)

The August 2025 Periclean marks Executive Director Sanda Balaban’s first year leading Project Pericles, reflecting on growth, strategy, and the path toward our 25th Anniversary. It spotlights Professor Gaurav Jashnani’s course on neurodiversity and civic learning at Hampshire College, and introduces interns Nafees Abdullah and Junie Blaise, whose work in evaluation and communications is shaping our impact.

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August 1, 2025

A Year of Reckoning and Reimagining

One year into her role as Executive Director, Sanda Balaban reflects on Project Pericles’ journey of renewal, growth, and impact. From expanding programs and partnerships to shaping a bold strategic vision, her letter explores what higher education can and must do to strengthen democracy.

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July 31, 2025

Course Spotlight: Centering Neurodivergent Voices and Community in the Classroom

At Hampshire College, Professor Gaurav Jashnani’s new course Autism & Neurodivergence in Psychology & Disability Studies centered neurodivergent voices and experiences, fostering an inclusive, supportive classroom community. Supported by a Periclean Course Enhancement grant, students created projects ranging from resource guides to workshops, deepening understanding of neurodiversity through the lenses of scholarship and activism.

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July 31, 2025
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