Recent News and Updates from the Arizona Freedom Center

Freedom Center’s Inaugural Conference on Academic Freedom to Feature National Voices EventWorkshop

September 3, 2025

Freedom Center’s Inaugural Conference on Academic Freedom to Feature National Voices

The Center for the Philosophy of Freedom at the University of Arizona will host the First…

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University of Arizona Unveils New Museum of Democracy Exhibit ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday: Pathway to the Presidency NewsEducational ProgramFC Outreach

August 19, 2025

University of Arizona Unveils New Museum of Democracy Exhibit ahead of Nation’s 250th Birthday: Pathway to the Presidency

The University of Arizona’s Center for the Philosophy of Freedom, in partnership with the Museum…

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Handbook chapter published by Rigdon, Said and Vecci providing an overview on risk preferences in developing countries ResearchPublications

July 29, 2025

Handbook chapter published by Rigdon, Said and Vecci providing an overview on risk preferences in developing countries

Parents take daily risks related to the well-being of a child. Sometimes a risk may…

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“American Classroom” Podcast Features Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Program NewsEducational ProgramFC News Coverage

July 16, 2025

“American Classroom” Podcast Features Ethics, Economy, and Entrepreneurship Program

What if economics education could teach students how to lead with purpose? Kerry Montano, program…

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Inaugural Law, Markets, and Policy Workshop Convenes in Acciaroli ResearchWorkshop

July 14, 2025

Inaugural Law, Markets, and Policy Workshop Convenes in Acciaroli

The very first Law, Markets, and Policy Workshop in beautiful Acciaroli, took place this summer…

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Largest Cohort Attends the 2025 Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) Undergraduate Summer School Educational ProgramResearchEducation

July 2, 2025

Largest Cohort Attends the 2025 Philosophy, Politics, Economics, and Law (PPEL) Undergraduate Summer School

In the PPEL Summer School's Third Year, Freedom Center hosts 51 students In June the…

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KJZZ 91.5 Phoenix Podcast Features Saura Masconale on Market Activism NewsResearchFC News Coverage

May 30, 2025

KJZZ 91.5 Phoenix Podcast Features Saura Masconale on Market Activism

Saura Masconale, associate director of the Freedom Center and assistant professor of political economy and…

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Celebrating 2025 Freedom Center-Supported Graduates EducationHigher Ed

May 7, 2025

Celebrating 2025 Freedom Center-Supported Graduates

The Center for the Philosophy of Freedom is proud to celebrate the graduating students of…

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Spring 2025 Take Charge Today Summary & Success EducationEducational ProgramK-12

May 2, 2025

Spring 2025 Take Charge Today Summary & Success

Take Charge Today Spring Update Expanding Our Reach, Enhancing Our Resources The Freedom Center's full…

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University of Arizona Freedom Center Launches First-Ever EMLE Program in the Americas EducationInternationalHigher Ed

April 28, 2025

University of Arizona Freedom Center Launches First-Ever EMLE Program in the Americas

University of Arizona Joins the EMLE Consortium The University of Arizona Center for the Philosophy…

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Open Doors, Open Minds: Hospitality, Leadership and Freedom Mixer Connects Communities Event

April 9, 2025

Open Doors, Open Minds: Hospitality, Leadership and Freedom Mixer Connects Communities

An evening of connection and conversation brought together over 150 guests to explore the intersections…

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School Group Visits Museum of Democracy, MOD Now Open for Guided Tours K-12

March 7, 2025

School Group Visits Museum of Democracy, MOD Now Open for Guided Tours

Earlier this week students visiting the University of Arizona from a local homeschool co-op took…

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Invest in Girls Program Hosts Graduation Event at U of A Educational ProgramEventK-12

February 28, 2025

Invest in Girls Program Hosts Graduation Event at U of A

The University of Arizona Freedom Center, hosted the graduation event for the Spring 2025 cohort…

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Freedom Center’s Mary Rigdon Joins the Arizona Council on Economic Education Board of Directors FC Outreach

February 13, 2025

Freedom Center’s Mary Rigdon Joins the Arizona Council on Economic Education Board of Directors

The University of Arizona Freedom Center is proud to announce that Mary Rigdon has joined…

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Freedom Center Strengthens Civic Education at January 2025 Sphere Summit Education

January 29, 2025

Freedom Center Strengthens Civic Education at January 2025 Sphere Summit

The University of Arizona’s Center for the Philosophy of Freedom (Freedom Center) played a leading…

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Can AI Simulate Economic Behavior and Policy Effects? Visiting Fellows Program

December 20, 2024

Can AI Simulate Economic Behavior and Policy Effects?

Economist and Freedom Center Fellow C. Monica Capra Explores Barriers to Open Dialogue at UA…

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Future Presidents: Students Present Their Ideas for Shaping the Future  K-12

December 20, 2024

Future Presidents: Students Present Their Ideas for Shaping the Future 

The Freedom Center hosted its inaugural "Create Your Own Campaign Contest" award ceremony on Tuesday,…

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Freedom Center Fellow Dr. Laura Razzolini Returns to UofA Campus Visiting Fellows Program

November 22, 2024

Freedom Center Fellow Dr. Laura Razzolini Returns to UofA Campus

The Freedom Center's Visiting Fellows Program doesn't just bring bright minds to campus; it ignites…

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KGUN 9 News Coverage of Conversation Series Event with Sean Spicer and Johanna Maska EventFC News Coverage

October 28, 2024

KGUN 9 News Coverage of Conversation Series Event with Sean Spicer and Johanna Maska

Local news reporter Eddie Celeya from KGUN 9 News joined the Freedom Center at it's…

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Finding Common Ground: Obama and Trump Aides Model Disagreement and Respectful Dialogue at the University of Arizona  Event

October 26, 2024

Finding Common Ground: Obama and Trump Aides Model Disagreement and Respectful Dialogue at the University of Arizona 

The Freedom Center, as part of its mission to enrich the university community by encouraging…

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