Donald Trump's initiative links university funding to policy changes, sparking controversy over academic freedom and government control. Some universities reject the compact, citing concerns over free speech.
University of Pennsylvania rejects Trump's higher education compact, citing concerns over restrictions on academic freedom and speech. The agreement involved research funding in exchange for policy changes.
Universities resist White House compact, citing government overreach and threats to academic freedom. Funding at stake, with growing opposition from institutions and faculty.
Ohio State University restricts funding for diversity-focused academic conferences after federal scrutiny over race-based program violations. Scholars protest limits on academic freedom and STEM diversity initiatives. Race and discrimination are key.
Tenure faces increasing attacks, particularly regarding social media speech and academic freedom. Debate on its impact and job security value are discussed, highlighting the erosion of tenure protections.
California faculty coalition sues the Trump administration over alleged attacks on academic freedom at the University of California system and civil rights violations. Funding, data access, and transgender rights are at stake.
Reflections on academic freedom, student retribution, and the chilling effect of online harassment on college instructors. Includes insights on fostering critical thinking and the vulnerability of educators.
A Virginia court voided Gov. Youngkin's university board appointments, siding with Senate Democrats who argued the actions violated the state Constitution. An appeal is expected. Academic freedom concerns are raised.
AI's impact on academia raises concerns about academic freedom and faculty rights. AAUP report highlights institutional concerns and the need for active faculty involvement in the integration of AI in education.
Government overreach is creating a chilling effect on free speech for students. Universities face challenges balancing open dialogue with student safety amid censorship and funding cuts. Academic freedom at risk.
Harvard sues the Trump administration over a funding freeze, alleging attempts to control academic decisions. The university rejects antisemitism claims and defends research funding.
Columbia University faces scrutiny over academic freedom, Edward Said's legacy, and government intervention. The university's actions spark debate about free speech and Middle East studies. Attack on Columbia.
In that period, “faculty and staff at institutions of higher learning across the country experienced increased scrutiny from college administrators and trustees, as well as Congress and the FBI, for their speech, their academic work, and their political activities.”
He wrote to Kotlikoff just two days after Torres’s post, saying the course description’s assertion of there being “settler colonialism” in Israel/Palestine is a “false premise” that “seeks to delegitimize the State of Israel” and “justify Palestinian terrorism.” Rosensaft said it’s “safe to assume” that Cheyfitz would portray the atrocities of Hamas’s Oct. 7, 2023, attack in “a positive light.”
Matei was provost at Central European University when the parliament led by Viktor Orbán, Hungary’s prime minister, passed a law in 2017 essentially forcing his institution out of the country.
