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Former Institute of Peace Leader to direct Bucknell's new 'Dialogue & Democracy' initiative

  • Bucknell University has appointed Lauren Baillie as the first director of the Bucknell Initiative for Dialogue & Democracy, a new program aimed at preparing students for positive citizenship amid increasing polarization.
  • Lauren Baillie previously worked at the United States Institute of Peace, where she focused on dialogue and justice to support democratic participation in volatile regions.
  • University President John Bravman stated that Baillie will help students develop skills for respectful, cross-perspective dialogue.
  • The initiative was funded by a $2 million gift from Catherine Kolb Stroup and her husband, along with support from Bucknell's Board of Trustees.
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Former Institute of Peace Leader to direct Bucknell's new 'Dialogue & Democracy' initiative

Lewisburg, Pa. — Bucknell has named Lauren Baillie as the inaugural director of the Bucknell Initiative for Dialogue & Democracy (BIDD), a new campus-wide effort focused on preparing students for positive citizenship in an increasingly polarized world.

·Missoula, United States
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KULR-TV broke the news in Billings, United States on Thursday, July 2, 2026.
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