Academic Freedom

Panel criticizes American Studies Association's year-old academic boycott of Israel at body's annual meeting. And the panelists in turn are criticized.

Student groups around the country, led by Florida State University students, protest corporate money and influence in academics, with a focus on the Koch brothers.

In the new book The Case Against Academic Boycotts of Israel, a key theme is the relationship between anti-Semitism and the boycott, divestment and sanctions movement.

Costume company's idea of a female Ph.D. derided as sexist and foolish by real female Ph.D.s.

Student group that invites commencement speakers votes to rescind invitation to controversial comedian, but chancellor vetoes their move, citing the importance of free speech.

A professor's comments opposing the American Studies Association's boycott of Israeli universities became the subject of a disciplinary investigation at Fordham University.

Facing backlash, some colleges are apologizing or pushing for more toned-down events -- even though the original concepts have won praise from experts.

Henry Reichman argues that several recent statements from college leaders indeed pose a threat to academic freedom.