Academic Freedom

Higher ed must stand against the real threats to free expression—the raft of legislation targeting the teaching of “divisive concepts,” Patricia McGuire writes.

FIRE demands the university end investigation of professor’s social media posts.

Yale professors and students question why a Chinese professor has been suspended prior to any actual charges against him. The case appears to be connected to the newly defunct federal China Initiative.

South Dakota passes an anti–critical race theory law affecting colleges and universities, while Wisconsin and Florida consider anti-CRT and curricular “transparency” bills.

Students shouted down speakers at Yale and UC Hastings earlier this month, prompting questions about free speech, academic freedom and the employability of those who disrupted the events.

Palestinian scholar accuses San Francisco State of reneging on her hiring agreement and repeatedly failing to grant resources for her Arab studies program. Supporters say this is far from the first time the university has recruited scholars under false pretenses.

A Cornell event with a member of Congress prompted a walkout by Chinese students during a discussion about Uyghurs. A Uyghur student says it was an effort to intimidate her.