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Dr. Deborah Mower published a piece for The Conversation on the importance of civility. Read it here!

Carnegie Fellowship to study civil discourse

Deborah Mower, Director of The Center for Practical Ethics, plans to use her new Carnegie Fellowship to study how moral convictions drive political polarization and how structured dialogue could bridge those divides.

The Andrew Carnegie Fellowship Program, one of the most competitive awards in social sciences and humanities, announced its 2026 fellows today on May 5. Since 2023, the program has focused on research that seeks to understand and address political polarization.

Character of Leaders Initiative Celebrates People and Virtues

As part of CLI, 15 Ole Miss faculty, staff and students were recognized this semester for personifying the Creed through the program's campuswide accolades.

“Many university individuals are well-known for their significant work, and the initiative recognizes individuals who may not be as well-known but whose work is still important,” Jones said.