Meet In Common

Meet In Common helps you choose what matters—and meet people who chose it too.
Explore timely current topics, campus reporting, books, podcasts, and local events. Read public discussions connected to stories and articles, or participate using a ThinkMatch account.
Common ground comes first. Start with a topic, story, or event. See what other people are interested in, then continue the conversation online or through a small, local Roundtable powered by ThinkMatch.
Enter a city or ZIP code—or optionally use your approximate location—to find relevant community, civic, and campus events.
Meet In Common is designed for public conversation and community participation. It is not a dating app.
FEATURES
• Explore current topics and public-interest stories
• Read university and campus news
• Discover books and podcasts worth discussing
• Read public message boards without signing in
• Post and reply using a ThinkMatch account
• Receive optional message-board notifications
• Find nearby Roundtables or start a new one
• Discover civic, volunteer, community, and campus events
• Browse events in card or map view
• Set optional reminders for upcoming events
• Find people interested in attending the same event
• Open original reporting and official event pages for additional context
• Browse without creating an account
PRIVACY AND CHOICE
Meet In Common does not require a subscription and does not contain advertising.
Location access, notifications, and event reminders are optional.
You can browse stories, events, and public discussions without creating an account.
A free ThinkMatch account is required only when you choose to post or reply, join or create a Roundtable, or use other ThinkMatch features.