The Eisenhower Institute

06/24/2026

Cities, schools, community colleges, civic organizations, local leaders, and ordinary citizens are protecting democracy by helping people re-connect to public life. Learn more in our new Heartlands Transformation Network report co-published with the Jefferson Educational Society. The report contains insights from a conversation led by EI Senior Fellow John Austin, and was co-written by EI student Arnaz Mahbub.

READ THE REPORT: https://online.visual-paradigm.com/share/book/htn-report-protect-democracies-final-2lygzz2yqc

06/16/2026

Executive Director Tracie Potts discusses AI, polarization, education and news literacy with The News Literacy Project.

Tracie Potts, veteran journalist and News Literacy Project board member, talks about overcoming polarization by teaching young peoples news literacy skills.

04/13/2026

🎉 The Leadership Showcase is almost here! April 13–15, we’re celebrating leadership, community, and public purpose at Gettysburg College.
Swipe through to see what’s coming — panels, a movie night, a gala, free food, and more. See you there! 🧡

04/03/2026

On the evening of March 31st, we were honored to have at Gettysburg College, sharing insights from his remarkable career.

Thanks for the enlightening evening, Author & Journalist Lee Hawkins!

04/02/2026

Hear from the seniors who had the opportunity to participate in EI programs!

Apply by April 5th, 11:59 PM

04/02/2026

Hear from the students who had the opportunity to participate in EI programs!

Apply by April 5th, 11:59 PM

03/27/2026

In an ABC News feature, Lee Hawkins shares how uncovering 400 years of his family’s history helped him understand present-day trauma and resilience.
Hear more at the Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture.

Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture
Lecturer Lee Hawkins
Tuesday, March 31
7:00 p.m.
Mara Auditorium, Masters Hall

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03/17/2026

We are honored to welcome journalist and author Lee Hawkins for this year’s Henry M. Scharf Memorial Lecture.


Hawkins is the author of I Am Nobody’s Slave, a memoir that explores identity, freedom, and the lasting impact of history through the discovery of 400 years of family lineage.


📅 Tuesday, March 31 | 7:00 p.m.
📍 Mara Auditorium, Masters Hall

03/14/2026

We were honored to welcome David Rubenstein to Gettysburg College through the Eisenhower Institute for an evening of conversation on leadership, history, and public service. Thank you to everyone who joined us.

03/06/2026

Join our Executive Director (and Learning Heroes board chair) Tuesday for this important conversation!

Nearly 1 in 4 students nationwide remain chronically absent from school. Find out how some schools are beating the odds.

: a new report released this week by Learning Heroes, in partnership with TNTP and Dr. Karen Mapp.

👉🏽 Read the report: https://bealearninghero.org/research/ -engagement-advantage-findings-from-a-mixed-methods-study-of-family-school-partnerships

👉🏽Join me Tuesday with the Campaign for Grade-Level Reading and experts below to learn more: https://glrcenter-org.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_tZDWcBAXS-qOijHv2B-VPw #/registration

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