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An image of the classical-style Low Memorial Library at Columbia University. Students can be seen sitting on its steps.
An image of the classical-style Low Memorial Library at Columbia University. Students can be seen sitting on its steps.

Every American Has a Stake in Columbia’s Fate

March 18, 2025

The federal government is trying to put the entire private university into a state of receivership, Austin Sarat writes.

An illustration of an American flag, with a crack down the center of it.
An illustration of an American flag, with a crack down the center of it.

Why Are Campuses Quiet and College Leaders Silent When U.S. Democracy Is in Crisis?

February 17, 2025

The stakes are too high for higher ed to stay out of the fray, Austin Sarat writes.

A silhouette-type illustration of a man, wearing a blue gag across his mouth, holding a bullhorn.
A silhouette-type illustration of a man, wearing a blue gag across his mouth, holding a bullhorn.

We Need New Ways to Protect Academic Freedom

January 29, 2025

Protecting professors from university discipline for their extramural speech is necessary, but no longer sufficient, Austin Sarat writes.

Large images of former president Trump's face on video screens loomed over a crowd of his supporters, many bearing American flags, as they gathered at the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.
Large images of former president Trump's face on video screens loomed over a crowd of his supporters, many bearing American flags, as they gathered at the White House on Jan. 6, 2021.

U.S. Higher Ed Isn’t Ready for Authoritarianism

October 24, 2024

Universities are unprepared for the possibility of a Trump win, Austin Sarat writes.

Pro-Palestinian protestors trying to set up a solidarity encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles's Kerckhoff Hall May 23. One protester climbs a ladder to what appears to be a roof to join other protesters; signs in the background espouse support for Palestine.
Pro-Palestinian protestors trying to set up a solidarity encampment at the University of California, Los Angeles's Kerckhoff Hall May 23. One protester climbs a ladder to what appears to be a roof to join other protesters; signs in the background espouse support for Palestine.

Where Progressive Illiberalism Reigns

August 27, 2024

Litigation stemming from antisemitism on campuses shows that colleges must revive their commitments to freedom and tolerance, Austin Sarat writes.

Bearing Witness

January 10, 2021

Believing in Our Students

September 2, 2020