Welcome

Founded in 2008, Bellevue University's Center for American Vision and Values is an educational and research institute, dedicated to the exploration and promulgation of ideas and beliefs that have contributed to American exceptionalism. Through the Kirkpatrick Signature Series, lectures, debates, research, a Visiting Scholars Program, a student Junior Fellows Program, and other educational outreach initiatives, the Center for American Vision and Values examines, with academic, community, and corporate participants, the principles of free enterprise, limited government, individual freedom, and traditional American values and beliefs – values inherent in successful entrepreneurial and corporate cultures, as well as in the Midwestern ethic that has guided Bellevue University toward its success.

We invite all of you to join us in our efforts. Consider becoming a member of the Center today. Students are invited to join the ranks of the Center's Junior Fellows. Corporate partnerships are welcomed. Members of the community are invited to attend all our lectures and debates.

The success of the Center and its many programs depends in large part on the support of foundations and private individuals. If you stand behind our mission, please consider donating today.