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America250, Celebrate America's Birthday
On July 4, 2026, our nation will commemorate and celebrate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The journey toward this historic milestone is an opportunity to pause and reflect on our nation’s past, honor the contributions of all Americans, and look ahead toward the future we want to create for the next generation and beyond.
Join us March 25th | Campus Store | 5:30 PM – 7:30 PM
Remarks to be given by Secretary of State Adrian Fontes; Representative Matthew Gress;
Austin Wright, Chairman of the Museum of Democracy; and Dr. Mary Rigdon, Freedom Center Director
Legislative Fellow Applications are Now CLOSED
Arizona’s Legislative Fellowship Program offers graduate students a unique opportunity to shape public policy at the state level. Created by the University of Arizona’s Center for the Philosophy of Freedom, the program places fellows directly in the Arizona Legislature, where they work alongside lawmakers to provide research, policy analysis, and strategic support. Fellows gain hands-on experience in legislative processes, strengthen their professional networks, and make meaningful contributions to the development of Arizona’s laws while expanding the Legislature’s access to academic expertise. The application for this year is now closed. Thank you to everyone who applied, and please check back next year for updated information.
Museum of Democracy: Pathway to the American Presidency
Brought to campus by the Center for the Philosophy of Freedom through partnership with the Arizona Board of Regents, in the Student Union Bookstore, lower level. Experience a portion of the renowned Museum of Democracy in New York City. The new exhibit explores the history of American democracy through the creative campaign tools that shaped it and how presidential candidates have communicated their messages and mobilized support from the era of George Washington to the present day. Free and open to the public! Guided Tours scheduling information is available here.
Upcoming Workshops at the Freedom Center
Freedom Center workshops are designed to bring together scholars to discuss topics like freedom, moral agency, and justice. These workshops give scholars opportunities to engage with leading researchers and attend talks on a variety of subjects, contributing to a deeper understanding of the principles that shape freedom.
Unlock Opportunities with Our Signature Programs
Explore a diverse range of programs designed to deepen your understanding, foster debate, and inspire leadership in law, economics, politics, and more.
Master of Legal Studies in Law & Economics
This online program offers an enhanced understanding of legal, political, and legislative processes. It is ideal for elected officials, high school teachers, and those working in and with the public sector.
Freedom Center Debate Series
Distinguished national and local experts with differing perspectives come together to debate timely issues, advocating for their position and exploring the possibility of finding common ground.
PPEL Undergraduate Summer School
A four-day curriculum that focuses on the practical problems of organizing and running human society. It is supported by a grant from the John Templeton Foundation.
Partnerships with prestigious European universities reflect the Freedom Center’s influence as a premier research institution and provide summer programs in philosophy, law, economics, politics, and related disciplines.
These flagship panel events create a public space where nationally recognized leaders with expertise in industry, education, and public policy come together to address issues of societal importance.
Scholars are invited to campus to concentrate on their research and interact with UArizona faculty and students. They also present their research, deliver guest lectures and participate in manuscript workshops while in residence.
Oral History Collection
Approved by the Arizona State Board of Education as a resource for teachers, these mini-documentaries provide compelling first-person accounts of other governing philosophies compared to the United States.
Provides graduate level students with real-world public policy research experience by assisting a legislator track legislation, summarize bills, assist with constituent services, and complete special projects.
Award-winning media and thought leaders come to campus and share unique experiences and perspectives that reinforce the free press’s importance in promoting critical thinking and a healthy democracy.
Discover the Impact of Our Faculty’s Research
Our Freedom Center faculty are at the forefront of exploring crucial issues, publishing books and articles that challenge conventional thinking across disciplines. Their work in philosophy, economics, law, political science, and ethics underscores our unwavering dedication to academic freedom. By engaging with diverse perspectives, they promote critical thinking and fuel the debates that shape our society.
Explore Their Work and Join the Conversation
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