UW–Madison panel outlines Wisconsin Exchange pluralism efforts, student programs and classroom integration

Feb 6, 2026

Interim Provost John Zumbrunnen moderated a panel on the Wisconsin Exchange. Faculty and student panelists described deliberation dinners, Bridge Madison, pluralism advisory council, classroom civics initiatives, and an AI beta tool for practicing civil dialogue; panelists noted challenges recruiting students who opt out and departmental silos.

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Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin introduced a panel on the Wisconsin Exchange, a campus initiative to foster pluralism and civil dialogue. Interim Provost John Zumbrunnen moderated and emphasized that pluralism skills can be taught and practiced. Faculty and student panelists described programs and approaches to bring viewpoint diversity into classrooms and student life.

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