Submitted by: Shelby Fiegel, sfiegel@uca.edu on 05/14/2026
To celebrate 40 years of the Community Development Institute, the UCA community is invited to attend the CDI 2026 Keynote presentation on Wednesday, July 29 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in UCA’s Windgate Center for Fine & Performing Arts. Dr. Richard V. Reeves will join us to lead a conversation about the academic and social challenges facing boys and men today titled “The Silent Crisis: Addressing the Modern Challenges of Boys and Men.”
Dr. Richard V. Reeves is a nationally recognized researcher, author, and speaker. He is a non-resident senior fellow at the Brookings Institution, President of the American Institute for Boys and Men, and Chair of the UK Institute for Boys and Men. Reeves’ career has encompassed roles in national journalism, think tank leadership, government, and public policy, making him a leading voice on the topic of boys’ and men’s well-being.
This Keynote presentation is free to attend but registration is required for non-CDI participants. Complete the registration link if you plan to join us.
