Academic Impact, is a global initiative that aligns
institutions of higher education with the United Nations in actively
supporting ten universally accepted principles in the areas of human
rights, literacy, sustainability and conflict resolution. The Academic
Impact also asks each participating college or university to actively
demonstrate support of at least one of those principles each year.
The
critical role of higher education in economic and social development
and as a foundation for world peace is widely acknowledged. Only lacking
is the resolve and action of academic leaders around the world. By
formally endorsing the ten principles in the Academic Impact,
institutions make a commitment to use education as an engine for
addressing global problems.
More information
Participating Universities (PDF)
Academic Impact brochure (PDF)
How to participate
Academic Impact Facebook page