As our nation approaches its 250th anniversary, we celebrate America's remarkable story—one rooted in the enduring principles of the Declaration of Independence and enriched by generations of Americans who have shaped, challenged, and upheld its promise.
But as President Ronald Reagan once warned, “Freedom is never more than one generation away from extinction.” The future of our Republic depends on how well we educate and prepare today’s young Americans to understand, cherish, and steward our constitutional tradition.
At the Chase Center, this is our mission.
The Chase Center is dedicated to passing along to the next generation of Americans knowledge of our common constitutional tradition, the skills to live well with their fellow Americans, and a reflective patriotism for America. The Chase Center is a vibrant academic community of scholars and students. Your gift helps us educate and empower students to become thoughtful, engaged citizens who are prepared to lead in Ohio and across the nation.
When you support the Chase Center, you invest in:
- A strong civic foundation through courses that explore the roots of American democracy and constitutional thought.
- Student-focused programs that build leadership, dialogue, and a sense of shared purpose.
- Transformative opportunities—including study abroad, speaker series, and public forums that bring diverse voices together in meaningful conversation.
- Faculty research and teaching that elevate civic education across disciplines and generations.
With your support, we will shape a new generation of Americans that not only lives well—but, like our namesake Salmon P. Chase, leads well.