We're the Castleberry Peace Institute.

We're devoted to cutting edge peace science research that advances our understanding of why conflicts occur, how they can be brought to an earlier and less destructive end, and what can be done to build a more durable peace.
Vivian Castleberry
Vivian Anderson Castleberry is the founder of Peacemaker's Incorporated.
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Research Projects
The institute supports several projects, including an NSF-REU program on Civil Conflict Management and Peace Science.
Castleberry Peace Institute reaches agreement with US Institute of Peace and Arhuaco people
The Castleberry Peace Institute was in Nabusimake - Capital of the elder brother, and had the honor of reaching an agreement to work with the Arhuaco people of the Sierra Nevada de Santa Marta - Heart of the World and the United States Institute of Peace to understand the consequences of the conflict in this territory. the Arhuaco people will provide guidance and strategies to deal with the impacts when nature has been declared a victim, which the Special Jurisdiction for Peace of Colombia has ruled in a landmark decision.
UNT Professors Share Experiences on Fulbright-Hayes Program in Colombia
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Celebration with Our Student Groups Who Visited Colombia
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What an amazing week of learning about peacebuilding in Medellin Colombia with a most amazing group of students from UNT.
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Peacebuilding in Aracataca
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Castleberry Peace Institute and International Studies Team Up for Free Movie Night
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Professors DeMeritt and Meernik attend Peace Table, December 30, 2023 in Aracataca, Colombia
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Inner and Outer Peace
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Peace Studies Scholarships Available
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