Learning and Leading in Freedom Studies
Welcome to The Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom! The center is named in honor of the United States’ founding document, The Declaration of Independence, which constitutes the nation as a political community and expresses fundamental principles of American freedom.
Our Mission
The center is dedicated to providing students, faculty, and citizens throughout Mississippi with enriching opportunities to study and contemplate the nature of American Freedom. This mission is pursued in a number of ways:
- For Students: The center sponsors and supports an academic Minor in Freedom Studies, a Freedom Studies Scholars program , and helps students take advantage of other internships, scholarships, and fellowships.
- For Faculty: The center supports faculty research endeavors.
- For the Public: The center hosts a series of free public events.
Upcoming Events
The Center Hosts National Leaders
Lecture Series
Meet the Director
Steven Skultety
- Chair and Professor of Philosophy and Director of the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom
Help Support the Declaration of Independence Center
The Declaration Center supports a large number of exciting activities and programs. We teach unique Freedom Studies classes, provide student Scholarships, work to link talented students to opportunities and internships, and host public lectures and other community events. All of these require resources and we could use your support!
If you would like to help, please consider making a tax deductible donation through the University of Mississippi Foundation. Be sure to indicate that you would like your support to go to the Declaration of Independence Center for the Study of American Freedom.
Specific questions about how you could best help promote our mission should be directed to Steven Skultety, director of the Declaration Center.