academic freedom Archive

PERSPECTIVES: “Astonishing, Remarkable” Case of Academic Freedom

"It’s astonishing to me that a tenured professor who is not being punished in any way can receive an outpouring …

by Future U/ April 6, 2022/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: When a Great Public University Takes a Left Turn

The headline for this Orlando Sentinal editorial says it plainly: "A Choice for the University of Florida: Academic Freedom or …

by Future U/ November 3, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Felber Case at Ole’ Miss Stimulates This Response: “We Have Met the Enemy and It is Us”

"If we won't stand up for academic freedom, no one will."

by Future U/ August 17, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

NEWS BRIEFS: Nebraska’s Governor Urges University Regents to “Pass Resolution Opposing Critical Race Theory”

“So (that) we keep academic freedom alive and well at the University of Nebraska,” Gov. Pete Ricketts said. “(We) should …

by Future U/ July 28, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

FUTUREU FORUM: Wed. July 21, 2p (Eastern), Truth-Telling, Critical Race Theory, and Academic Freedom

Recent condemnation of Critical Race Theory obfuscates truth-telling, bounds free speech, and jeopardizes academic freedom. Join Mark McCormick (Kansas ACLU), …

by Future U/ July 21, 2021/ Education, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Of Course, Academic Freedom Needs Protecting. But How?

Chicago’s Tom Ginsburg asserts: “Colleges must institutionalize the protection of academic freedom by devoting resources to training, establishing standards, and …

by Future U/ June 26, 2021/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

NEWS BRIEFS: Holy Academic Freedom! Florida Requires ‘Diversity Viewpoints’ in Collegiate Civics Education

In signing the law, FL Governor Ron DeSantis said, “We do not want them (universities) to be hotbeds for stale …

by Future U/ June 24, 2021/ News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Irish President Says “Academic Freedom, Breadth of Teaching and Learning, Under Grave Threat from Market Forces”

President Michael D. Higgins also remarked that in the name of market forces there is an “inexorable drive towards a …

by Future U/ June 10, 2021/ Higher Ed, Neoliberalism, Society, Video/

PERSPECTIVES: Academic Freedom and Librarians: What’s The Connection?

“The tussle is the latest example of a major research university’s struggle to draw the bounds of academic freedom — …

by Future U/ September 1, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Academic Freedom … Or Not?

“In defending its policy allowing the concealed carry of handguns in classrooms, the Univ. of Texas has taken a surprising …

by Future U/ July 19, 2018/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: “Academic Freedom,” What Does It Mean?

Professor David Moshman explains in this article from The 28AAUP Journal of Academic Freedom.

by Future U/ September 28, 2017/ Higher Ed, Perspectives/

PERSPECTIVES: Is AAUP Losing Its Bite?

From The Chronicle: “The AAUP maintains a list of college administrations that it has censured to pressure them (and higher …

by Future U/ July 28, 2017/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Trinity Controversy Perculates Through Higher Education

NEWS BRIEFS: Hey, Prof, Watch What You Say!

“Careful speech” seems to rule the day. Read more in this article from The Chronicle of Higher Education.

by Future U/ June 28, 2017/ Higher Ed, News Briefs, Public Higher Ed, Society/

PERSPECTIVES: Purge At EPA Continues

Perviously appointed scientists are out as science advisors. Says former Michigan St. appointee, Robert Richardson, “This gives me a great …

by Future U/ June 20, 2017/ Higher Ed, Perspectives, Society/