Exterior of Muhammad Ali Center building looking up from a slanted angle
Exterior of Muhammad Ali Center building looking up from a slanted angle
Exterior of Muhammad Ali Center building looking up from a slanted angle
Exterior of Muhammad Ali Center building looking up from a slanted angle
Exterior of Muhammad Ali Center building looking up from a slanted angle
University ProgrammingUniversity ProgrammingUniversity Programming

University Programming

The Muhammad Ali Center offers a variety of programs for incoming and current college and university students.

University Programming

The Muhammad Ali Center offers a variety of programs for incoming and current college and university students.

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First-Year Experience Program

This is a program designed to build compassion and student retention. Students are introduced to Muhammad’s life and legacy, while engaging with the principles and practices of compassion. 

 In addition, the program provides the opportunity for students to explore their own identities and core values. While exploring Muhammad’s life and legacy, students are asked to contemplate “How do your skills and passions align with your purpose as an engaged member of your college or university?” 

For more information on how to incorporate Muhammad’s legacy into your first year experience programs, email our Education team.

Curriculum Components

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Common Experience

Utilizing Muhammad's narrative to learn social justice, the role of community, and his six core principles.

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Curriculum

Our Education team will assist in amending desired elements to fit the learning outcomes of the university’s larger first-year experience.

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Reflection and Dialogue

The program provides students with opportunities such as regular discussion groups and reflective writing assignments.

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Faculty & Staff Training

Prior to and during implementation, the Center’s team will provide training and support for faculty and staff associated with the project.

Testimonials

“The curriculum made me realize how I can build a community at school.  The experience brought the freshman class close early in the year”
– College student  
“When I think about what other schools do for orientation and common reading sorts of experiences I can’t imagine anything that even comes close to this. The number of students who were engaged and transformed by it this year was palpable. Bravo!”
  – College professor  
“I think the curriculum does a great job connecting the lessons from the MAC with the experiences students are facing on campus. The handouts are helpful in guiding the discussion. The common experience is far superior to the common reading.”
– College professor 

Outcomes

The following statistics highlight what students learned and gained from this program.

81.8%

agreed or strongly agreed that the MAC Common Experiences helped them feel a sense of connection with other students

95%

full satisfaction rate among students

82%

strongly recommend program for other students

University Partnerships

Berea College  

Bellarmine University 

Centre College  

Dennison University 

Hanover College 

Indiana University (Indianapolis) 

Loyola Marymount University 

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Ready to Learn More?

Contact our Education team for additional information on our University Programming.