Stavros Niarchos Foundation Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University

08/27/2026

New to Hopkins? Let’s talk democracy!
Join the SNF Agora Institute’s distinguished faculty for a memorable day of debates, pop-up seminars, and panels while exploring new perspectives, asking big questions, and learning how your voice can shape democracy.
📅 TODAY
🕐 9:30 AM - 2:30 PM
📍 JHU Homewood Campus

07/21/2026

As the United States marks 250 years, who gets to tell the nation’s story?

On July 30, presidential historian Lindsay Chervinsky and historian and SNF Agora Institute faculty member Leah Wright will discuss myth, memory, and the American story. Journalist and political commentator Eugene Scott will moderate.

The panel will compare the 1976 bicentennial with the present moment and consider what today’s commemorations reveal about the health and future of American democracy.

The online event is co-sponsored by the Harvard Ash Center for Democratic Governance and Innovation at Harvard Kennedy School and the SNF Agora Institute at Johns Hopkins University.

Thursday, July 30 | Noon to 1 p.m. EDT | Online

Learn more and register:
https://buff.ly/bMGhElg

07/16/2026

We are thrilled to share that Ruth Braunstein has been named the next director of the SNF Agora Institute, effective August 1.

Since joining the faculty in 2025, Ruth has thrown herself into the work and life of the Institute, making a tremendous impact on our community. We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter under her leadership.

Learn more: https://buff.ly/I9tbPCE

Braunstein, who joined the Johns Hopkins faculty in 2025, is a nationally recognized scholar who studies democracy, pluralism, religion, and civic engagement

06/24/2026

Listen to Daniel Stid's newest podcast featuring SNF Agora Institute Inaugural Director, Hahrie Han: "Hahrie Han on What Moves People to Act Together".

Follow the link here to listen: https://buff.ly/Ab0iwWH

03/26/2026

Register now to have an unforgettable night of painting, politics and peace tomorrow, March 27! Students and faculty are welcome to join SNF Agora Institute Visiting Fellow, Rosy Sunshine Galvan, to contribute to a collaborative mural whilst engaging in both political discussion and sound bathing.

This community workshop, “Painted Perspectives: Art as a Bridge to Civic Dialogue” draws inspiration from the popular game “We’re Not Really Strangers” and will encourage participants to engage in open political discussions. Grounding exercises and sound bathing will follow deep conversations to cultivate a calming, creative environment.

Students are especially encouraged to participate. Registration is capped, but spots are still available. Sign up soon if you are interested!

🗓️ Friday, March 27
🕐 6 PM
📍Bloomberg Student Center (Homewood Campus)

Register here: t.jh.edu/UBbQC6 or with the link in our bio.

03/21/2026

Meet the esteemed panelists for our upcoming panel discussion, "Perspectives on Media and Democracy." Explore the state of the political press in 2026 and its impact on young voters.

Moderated by award-winning journalist and SNF Agora Institute visiting fellow Eugene Scott, the event features three 50-minute sessions: “Is Mainstream Media Relevant in 2026?,” “The Role of Storytelling in Changing Democracies,” and “My Media Diet, My Vote, and Me.”

🗓️ Wednesday, April 1
🕚 5:00-8:00 PM
📍4th floor of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in DC

Register here: https://buff.ly/CXoNj4d or with the link in our bio! Register once and attend any or all sessions.

03/09/2026

Join award-winning journalist and SNF Agora Institute visiting fellow Eugene Scott as he moderates three panels with some of Washington’s leading journalists, academics and scholars about the state of the political press in 2026 and its impact on young voters.

There are three fifty-minute sessions: "Is Mainstream Media Relevant in 2026?," "The Role of Storytelling in Changing Democracies" and "My Media Diet, My Vote, and Me." However, you do not need to attend all three sessions if you register.

🗓️ Wednesday, April 1
🕚 5:00-8:00 PM
📍4th floor of the Hopkins Bloomberg Center in DC

Register here: https://buff.ly/Ks71QhD or with the link in our bio!

02/26/2026

Join SNF Agora Institute Visiting Fellow, Rosy Sunshine Galvan, to contribute to a collaborative mural whilst exploring civic life together.

Her community workshop, “Painted Perspectives: Art as a Bridge to Civic Dialogue” draws inspiration from the popular game “We’re Not Really Strangers” and will encourage participants to engage in open political discussions.

🗓️Friday, March 27
🕐 6 PM
📍3290 N Charles Street

Register here: https://t.jh.edu/UBbQC6 or with the link in our bio!

02/18/2026

U.S. history may be polarizing Americans more by generation than by race or ideology, according to new research from the SNF Agora Institute and Millions of Conversations

Peter Pomerantsev, SNF Agora Institute Senior Fellow and a lead author of the study, says anniversaries force us to ask who gets to tell the national story. The findings suggest that while origin stories divide generations, Americans still share common ground on major civil rights milestones.

Read more about what the research reveals and why cross-generational dialogue matters. https://buff.ly/3dZ4yZz

02/12/2026

Interested in pursuing a major in Moral and Political Economy?

Join Dr. Halliday, Dr. Cytrynbaum and current students majoring in Moral and Political Economy for HomeSlyce and learn more about the major!

🗓️Tuesday, February 17
🕐 5-6 PM
📍Gilman 308

Follow the link in our bio or here https://t.jh.edu/Pwc3o5 to learn more about the major.