Common Ground USA has open applications for their student journalism cohort as well as open registration for their Administrator Boot Camp. The Boot Camp is free program designed for Bonner staff and faculty to help higher education leaders navigate campus conflicts effectively. Participants will engage in six online sessions to develop skills in crisis de-escalation, collaborative conversation, and trust-building, with the goal of enhancing campus cohesion and resilience. The Student Journalism Cohort is a paid national fellowship for student journalists to humanize differences and highlight solutions to shared problems.
Common Grounds USA Administrators' Boot Camp
Common Ground USA is offering a free national Administrators' Boot Camp for higher education leaders focused on managing conflict and polarization on campus. The program consists of six online sessions teaching practical skills for effective communication, de-escalation, trust-building, and developing action plans to strengthen campus resilience. Register today!
Introducing New National Partnership: Common Ground USA
As a new national partner, Common Ground USA empowers student journalists to navigate polarization and tell impactful campus stories through a paid fellowship program. The Fall 2025 cohort brings together 15-25 student journalists to learn from veteran reporters, with an all-expenses-paid trip to Washington, DC included. Applications are now open for this unique opportunity that helps students center complexity and human dignity in their reporting.

