Academic Freedom

University says it is blocking event not because of the ideas involved, but for reasons of safety, post-Charlottesville.

Sociologists call for a systematic response to online targeting of and threats against public scholars.

Civil rights groups argue “anti-Israel boycott” bill would violate First Amendment rights, while supporters say the bill is narrowly tailored and represents a minor amendment to current law.

Professor’s “stress-reduction policy,” mocked by conservative websites, found to violate university policy.

Fresno State announces that instructor who tweeted “Trump must hang” won’t be returning to campus. He is among several non-tenure-track faculty members to lose their jobs over social media posts.

Montclair State strips adjunct of courses amid controversy over tweet wishing someone would shoot Trump. Trinity of Connecticut details students and gifts lost amid furor over professor's hashtag.

Academic leaders decry “ideological hit” on Center for Civil Rights at UNC Chapel Hill.

UNC Board of Governors may bar civil rights center from litigation, raising questions about the role of law schools and academic freedom.