<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2026/august/civic-engagement.html" dsn="news"><featured>true</featured><story>news-slider</story><pubDate>08/21/2026</pubDate><title> New Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities Unveiled</title><caption>COD recently celebrated the launch of the Center for Civic Engagement and Public Humanities, a new initiative focused on building stronger, healthier and more connected communities. </caption><description>While the Center is not a physical space on campus, it represents a commitment to public service and preparing people to make a difference in their communities. </description><author>Angela Mennecke</author><quote/><image><img src="https://cod.edu/news/img/2026/civic-engagement-900x600.jpg" alt="Dr. Muddassir Siddiqi speaking at a podium in front of a image on the screen that says learn, connect, serve and lead"/></image><video>https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vloNgkxxyzI</video></item>