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The Common Read

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The common read is more than an assignment—it’s an invitation to join the conversation!

New students will discuss the common read during Orientation. Books are selected to encourage critical thinking and deliberation.

2026 Common Read

This year, our campus community is reading Everything is Tuberculosis by John Green.

Books will be mailed to all incoming students in mid-June.