Open Discourse Coalition

Founded in 2020 by a group of concerned alumni, Open Discourse Coalition is an independent, 501(c)3 nonprofit that promotes a variety of intellectual viewpoints at Bucknell University and beyond.

Open Discourse Coalition helps students and faculty express and hear a diverse set of opinions and ideas in a respectful setting without fear of retribution. We do this by providing a physical space where students and professors can create a tolerant community dedicated to intellectual diversity through the advancement of individual rights, civil liberties, democracy, and free enterprise. Open Discourse Coalition provides funding and logistical support for activities that advance our mission and has sponsored programs at Susquehanna University, the University of Pennsylvania, and Villanova University.