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‘Shooting Yourself in the Foot’

Citing budget issues, John Carroll University fundamentally alters tenure -- to the point that professors say it and academic freedom no longer exist.

Opening the Floor

How Lehigh University dealt with a professor's uncomfortable commentary involving race and poverty.

A Messy Debate on Academic Freedom

A University of Iowa dean apologizes to a student at a legislative hearing. But the matter is far from over.

Fired for Criticizing a Reopening Plan?

Collin College is again accused of violating a faculty member's free speech rights -- this time by pushing someone out.

Countering Allegations of Racism -- in Court

A professor accused of racism says he was just defending the legacy of a famed music theorist and that his colleagues and institution are guilty of defamation and retaliation.

Eastman Out

Chapman and professor who spoke at Jan. 6 pro-Trump rally break ties amid mounting pressure on university to take action.

Out-of-Classroom Comments, Classroom Trouble

At Texas A&M, complaints about professors' protected speech turned into investigations into their classroom conduct, with career-altering results.

More of a ‘Sieg Heil’ Than a Question…

Audience member interrupts panelist at last week's historical archaeology conference -- and gives her the Nazi salute when she tries to redirect the conversation.