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About That FIRE Study
The methodology for measuring campus free speech ignores the changing ways students are engaging with controversial ideas—privately, and with the aid of AI, Hollis Robbins writes.
A Better Model for Campus Dialogue
The killing of Charlie Kirk highlights the need for universities to foster counter-polarizing dialogue, not commodified debates, Cherian George writes.
Stopping Political Violence With Free Speech
Because censorship is the foundation of political violence, we cannot cure it with more censorship.
Charlie Kirk Killing Feeds Fears for Higher Ed’s Future
The provocateur supercharged the right’s depiction of campuses as intolerant, leftist spaces. Then he was killed on one while exercising free speech and debating students.
Students Report Less Tolerance for Controversial Speakers
Amid Trump administration attacks on free speech, more students—predominantly conservatives—say they don’t think controversial speakers should be given a platform on campus.
3 Takeaways From Harvard’s Legal Victory
A judge ruled that the federal government illegally froze $2.2 billion in research funding for the university. But with an appeal looming, it’s unclear when the funds will be restored.
Northwestern President to Step Down
Schill is stepping down after a three-year run marked by the fallout of pro-Palestinian protests, which prompted right-wing scrutiny.
He Neutered Faculty Senates. Now He’s Set to Be a Chancellor.
Brandon Creighton authored sweeping conservative higher ed legislation over the past few years. For the Texas Tech system board, that makes him an ideal leader.