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Peter Levine: Overview
Peter Levine is the Lincoln Filene Professor of Citizenship and Public Service and Associate Dean for Academic Affairs at the Jonathan M. Tisch College of Civic Life, Tufts University. He also holds appointments in Political Science, Philosophy, and Science & Technology Studies. His academic roles include Full Professor in Political Science and leadership in research initiatives like CIRCLE (Center for Information & Research on Civic Learning & Engagement).
Educational Background
- Doctorate in Philosophy from Oxford University (Balliol College), Rhodes Scholar (1992)
- B.A. in Philosophy from Yale University, Summa cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Distinction in the Major (1989)
Research Interests
Levine’s work focuses on civic engagement, democracy, and education. Key themes include:
- Civic renewal and youth political participation
- Deliberative democracy and institutional reform
- Civic education policy and equity
- Network analysis of political ideologies
Awards & Recognition
Recipient of the APSA Civic Engagement Section’s Established Leader Award (2022), Tufts University Dean’s Medal (2021), and the City of Cambridge Sidewalk Poetry Prize (2020). His academic excellence is underscored by early honors like the Rhodes Scholarship (1988) and Yale’s Alpheus Henry Snow Prize (1989).
Advising & Leadership
Levine oversees the Tisch College’s academic mission, including the Civic Studies major and research projects. He has advised national initiatives like the Obama Campaign’s Education Policy Committee and co-chaired the Educating for American Democracy project. His leadership extends to over 30 boards and committees, including the National Academy of Education’s Civic Reasoning initiative and the Deliberative Democracy Consortium.
Labs & Collaborations
Levine founded CIRCLE (2008–2015) and collaborates with institutions like the Johns Hopkins SNF Agora Institute and the Stanford Hoover Institution. His work emphasizes cross-sector partnerships to address civic challenges through research and policy.
