Becoming a Public Intellectual: A Blueprint for Academics Writing Op-eds
Sent on behalf of the Faculty Center
To Full-time Faculty:
Writing for a general audience is fundamentally different from academic writing—and,
for many scholars, even more challenging. Yet public-facing writing plays a critical
role in connecting the work of academia to the civic values of a democratic society,
particularly the need for an informed public.
Hosted by Dr. Chris Malone, this interactive workshop focuses on how faculty can translate
their research, expertise, and ideas into compelling op-eds and opinion pieces for
broad public audiences. Participants will be introduced to the core elements of effective
op-ed writing—argument, voice, structure, and timeliness—and learn how to frame scholarly
insights in ways that resonate beyond the academy.
The session is highly participatory. Participants are encouraged to come with an idea
for an op-ed—fully developed, loosely outlined, or still forming—and will spend much
of the session actively refining it with peer and facilitator feedback. Faculty and
staff from all disciplines and professional backgrounds are welcome.
Thursday, April 23, 2026
11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
Greenley Library, Faculty Center 206
Kindly RSVP if you plan to attend.
