As state and federal government leaders seek to reform higher education, it has reignited a debate about the ...
The UNC Systems’ Committee on University Governance gave an initial nod Wednesday to a formal definition for academic freedom.
Some Columbia professors have inserted a statement supporting academic freedom into their fall 2025 class syllabi in light of the University’s July 23 $221 million deal with President Donald Trump’s ...
With their wealth, exclusivity and global clout, American universities are an easy target for populist resentment. For Americans frustrated by inequality and cultural alienation, there may be a ...
Students are returning for the start of the academic year. The do so amid highly-charged debates around racism and antisemitism in Australia.
I read with interest your Feb. 11 article on the 2:1 student opposition to University political statements, in which you claimed that all political statements are protected by academic freedom. Please ...
Defending academic freedom is an all-hands-on-deck emergency. From the current administration’s scrutiny of (and executive orders related to) higher education, to state legislative overreach and ...
The UNC Board of Governors is moving forward on adopting a system-wide definition of academic freedom. According to System officials the proposal "fills out a gap" in UNC BOG policies, which have long ...
Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. the UNC-CH Bell Tower The campus of UNC-Chapel Hill (Photo: Clayton Henkel/NC Newsline) The UNC Systems’ Committee on University ...