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The Public Life Project

The Public Life Project

Polarization, misinformation, and disinformation are more prevalent than ever. Here’s how University of Minnesota faculty and students are developing the knowledge and skills needed to grapple with polarizing divisions and inequalities, engage empathetically with others, and prepare for active, meaningful public lives.

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Religion at a Public Institution (Expanded Edition)

Religion at a Public Institution (Expanded Edition)

Video has Closed Captions

How University of Minnesota faculty and students engage religion in class and on campus. (4m 17s)

Public Life Starts Here (Expanded Edition)

Public Life Starts Here (Expanded Edition)

Video has Closed Captions

How University of Minnesota faculty and students understand division and polarization. (4m 7s)

In Pursuit of Knowledge and Information (Expanded Edition)

In Pursuit of Knowledge and Information (Expanded Edition)

Video has Closed Captions

How University of Minnesota faculty and students search for knowledge and information. (4m 40s)

Public Life Starts Here

Public Life Starts Here

Video has Closed Captions

How University of Minnesota faculty and students understand division and polarization (2m)

In Pursuit of Knowledge and Information

In Pursuit of Knowledge and Information

Video has Closed Captions

How University of Minnesota faculty and students search for knowledge and information. (2m)

Dealing with Religion at a Public Institution

Dealing with Religion at a Public Institution

Video has Closed Captions

How University of Minnesota faculty and students engage religion in class and on campus. (2m)

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The Public Life Project is a local public television program presented by TPT