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Supporting Civic Engagement Isn’t Just About Students

To fulfill Its democratic mission, higher ed must better support faculty civic engagement too.

A photograph of an officer in riot gear arresting a protester in the pro-Palestinian campus encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles.

Colleges Adopted ‘Systemic Suppression’ of Protesters, New Investigation Shows

Drawing on records, media reports and surveys, the ACLU and Amnesty International USA break down how colleges have “disproportionately” violated the rights of pro-Palestinian students.

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‘Direct Repression’ of Academics on the Rise, Report Finds

Universities must promote “broad public understanding” that university autonomy is essential, Scholars at Risk’s annual report says.

A headshot of Clyde Barrow next to a orange color-blocked image of the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley campus.

Texas Professor Suspended for 16 Months Without Recourse

Clyde Barrow and his lawyer have repeatedly asked for updates and details on his case and have been met with silence and redirects at all levels.

A photo illustration of an emailed quote reading, “I want this professor fired or worse,” over an image of the Kentucky capitol building.

DEI Ban Led to End of Minister Benefits and Call for Professor to Be ‘Fired or Worse’

After Kentucky Republicans banned DEI, a diversity, equity and inclusion defender used open records requests to reveal what public universities face behind the scenes.

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UCLA Chancellor Criticizes Law School’s Sept. 11 Symposium

UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk last week denounced a Sept. 11 symposium at his institution’s law school, which promoted a panel...
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Judge Declares West Point Faculty Gag Order Unconstitutional

The U.S. Military Academy at West Point cannot restrict what civilian faculty write or say publicly, a federal court judge...
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After Kirk’s Death, a Third of Students Say Posting ‘MAGA’ Is a Fireable Offense

The Israel-Palestine conflict remains the most taboo topic on college campuses, according to FIRE’s latest free speech report.