School of Civic & Economic Thought & Leadership

Draw on professional experience to learn how to build your resume and write an effective cover letter so you can make the most of your liberal arts education and SCETL experience. Snag your next internship, fellowship, or post-graduate job. RSVP Now! specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.ph…

Prof. Sean Beienburg gives his take on the current issues surrounding immigration from a constitutional standpoint in new article on the National Review. Read Now! nationalreview.com/2026/01/on-imm…

Don’t miss this chance to hear from Dr. Diana Weinert Thomas of Creighton University. In her research, she explores the unintended consequences of regulation and the role political entrepreneurs play in changing the rules that govern society. RSVP Now! ow.ly/L72a50Y3UfF

Welcome back to campus! Stop by for pizza, games, trivia, and the chance to connect with fellow students and faculty. Date: Thursday, January 22 Time: 6:00 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Location: 202 Alumni Lounge, Memorial Union RSVP Now! specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.ph…

RSVP Now! specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.ph… Join us for an engaging talk with political scientist Wilfred Reilly, who argues that the United States faces an important choice on how to think about identity, politics, and citizenship.

The Theodore Roosevelt Association is proud to announce that Dr. Andrew Porwancher has won the 2025 Theodore Roosevelt Book Prize for his acclaimed book American Maccabee: Theodore Roosevelt & the Jews (Princeton University Press). ow.ly/Ve1S50XNjur

Another huge congratulations to our Dean’s Medalist, Jack Silver 🎓👏 We’re thrilled to see him continue his academic journey with our Master of Arts in Classical Liberal Education & Civic Leadership. Learn more about Jack's journey: news.asu.edu/20251205-sun-d…

🎉 Congratulations, SCETL grads! We’re so proud to celebrate you and everything you’ve achieved. Thank you for being a part of the SCETL community!

SCETL thrives on real conversation and genuine connection. We’re proud to build a program where meaningful conversations and lasting communities are made!

Why is Thanksgiving a national holiday? In the latest Civics in a Year podcast episode, we explore the historical context that led President Franklin D. Roosevelt to officially fix Thanksgiving on the national calendar. Listen now! civicsinayear.buzzsprout.com

Under board leadership, @ASU, @NAU and @UArizona have completed an assessment of undergraduate civic knowledge, solidifying Arizona’s role as a national leader in general education reform. Results indicate that Arizona is meeting or exceeding national civic knowledge standards: ow.ly/8X9250Xv8zC

This next Civics in a Year series takes a deeper look at the women of the founding—leaders, writers, organizers, and thinkers whose influence helped shape the ideals of the American Revolution and the early Republic. Listen now! civicsinayear.buzzsprout.com

What does patriotism look like today? Join us as Danielle Allen and Paul Carrese speak with the Center for American Civics and the Center for Civic Education about how civic education can cultivate informed, responsible, and engaged citizens. civiced.org/professional-d…

Why do students need a school dedicated to American civic and political thought at their universities? @ravramenko, Director of the School of Civic and Economic Thought and Leadership, explains on this week's GDT Podcast. Get the full episode here: youtu.be/gdtvAcS1QTM

@ASUCivics is offering workshops with educational resources for K–12 public school civics and social studies teachers. @ASU_SCETL #ASUTheCollege ow.ly/31hv50Xl8cn

. @CityJournal’s new college rankings make it clear: Schools of Civic Thought matter. We’re delighted to be in the company of @ASU_SCETL, @ufhamilton, @utk_civics and others. Read @UT_Civitas fellows Ben and Jenna Storey on why these schools are vital: city-journal.pulse.ly/qco4dayrvw

Listen now 🎧 Today's @MorningEdition featured a discussion on civic education with JMC Senior Fellow Paul Carrese of @ASU_SCETL, Scott Paul of @CCSUVU, and Danielle Allen of @Kennedy_School. Listen to the discussion or read the transcript from @NPR: loom.ly/uhXQo9Y

Dr. Sean Beienburg, expert on American constitutionalism, unpacks key topics like the Electoral College, federalism, and the nation’s founding principles on the Civics In A Year podcast. Tune in for thoughtful insights on the American government. civicsinayear.buzzsprout.com/2501662/episod…

Scott Jennings, political analyst and CNN commentator, recently spoke at ASU with SCETL about the rise of populism, the challenges facing U.S. institutions, and what “constructive populism” might look like in practice. Read the full story here: ow.ly/7wAO50XaMKG

Join us Tuesday, October 21, for a deep dive into women as both students and exemplars across history, literature, and the classroom. Featuring professors from UVA, Hillsdale, and a leader in girls’ education. Can we find exemplars for the good life today? specialevents.asu.edu/ereg/newreg.ph…