Promoting Intellectual Diversity at Yale University

The Buckley Institute is the only organization dedicated to promoting intellectual diversity and free speech at Yale. Every year, we expose students to perspectives they won’t hear in the classroom, offer exclusive access to political and intellectual leaders, and provide a forum where students can speak freely about issues that matter. Become a student fellow today.

What We Do

Events

Discover our upcoming events and watch recordings of our Firing Line Debate Series, lectures featuring distinguished guests, and more.

Programs

Get involved. Learn more about and apply to become a Buckley Fellow, apply for summer internships, share your thoughts with our essay contest, and more.

Publications

Read insights on the state of Yale University, discover transformative books, and more.

Upcoming Events

Firing Line Debate: Assisted Suicide

On February 19, the Buckley Institute is hosting a debate on assisted suicide with Patient Rights Action Fund's Matt Vallière and Penn State's Megan Wright.

Dinner Seminar with Lawrence Perelman

On Wednesday, February 26, Buckley Fellows are invited to a dinner seminar with close friend of William F. Buckley, Jr., Lawrence Perelman.

Lunch Seminar with Patrick Deneen

On Monday, March 3, Buckley Fellows are invited to a lunch seminar with Patrick Deneen to discuss his research and recent book Regime Change.

Why We’re Needed

Nearly 63% of undergraduates say they often feel intimidated to share their ideas, opinions, or beliefs in class because they were different than their classmates’.

Latest News

Now Hiring: Research Lead

The Buckley Institute is seeking a Research Lead to strengthen the Buckley Institute’s growing efforts to support free speech and intellectual diversity on Yale’s campus

“The Buckley Institute … proves that it is possible to succeed and thrive as conservatives.”

— Trevor MacKay ’25

“Buckley provides like-minded students an outlet to discuss centrist ideas.”

— Nicholas Surdel ’25

“The Buckley Program is more than just a conservative organization. Its events serve as an opportunity for all students who are dissatisfied with the campus orthodoxy to come together and engage in meaningful, intellectual discourse. Liberals, conservatives, even the occasional Republican — everyone finds a place here.”

— Aron Ravin ’24

“I have found some of my best friends through the Buckley Program. I went in not really knowing a lot of people and everyone was super nice, introduced themselves to me, and pulled me into the community.”

— Rosie Braceras ’23

“Buckley has provided a seriously necessary element of ideological diversity to my Yale education, and without it I would still be blind to many issues in the educational system.”

— Peter Bowman-Davis ’25

“The trips, diversity of events, networking opportunities, spaces for debate, and creative outreach managed by the organization are unparalleled and have transformed my experience at Yale so far.”

— Axel de Vernou '25