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In Defense of Nathan Cofnas
We must not abandon academic freedom and punish anyone for being a harsh critic, even when there are tragic results.
Court Revives Lawsuit Filed by UK Prof Who Called for War on Israel
A federal appeals court has reactivated a professor’s free speech case against the University of Kentucky, court records show. On...
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Enough With the Performative Apologia
Let’s have an honest conversation about civic trust and higher education.
Berkeley Report Says Trusting Campus Climate ‘Vital’ to University’s Mission
A faculty task force at the University of California, Berkeley, determined that—in addition to policies protecting free speech and academic...
The Heated Discourse About Civil Discourse
Groups advocating for “dialogue across difference” and finding better ways to discuss and disagree about controversial topics are themselves part of a polarized debate.
Troy Shut Off Professor’s Email After He Contacted State Officials
Micah Swartz has also received two written disciplinary warnings since he sent a letter to Alabama lawmakers outlining his concerns about an ongoing state syllabi review.
Troy Punishes Professor for Writing to Lawmakers on University Letterhead
A Troy University professor who sent a personal letter to Alabama lawmakers received a disciplinary notice from his department chair...
Stockton Pulls Genocide Reference After Donor Complains
The public university in New Jersey abruptly deleted a reference to genocide in Gaza from its website. The author, a Jewish scholar of genocide, believes officials caved to donor pressure.