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academic freedom

NOUN
freedom to learn
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Hassett’s remarks raised concerns about Federal Reserve independence and academic freedom.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Zaentz, UC’s senior director of strategic and critical communications, said it “remains committed to protecting the mission, governance and academic freedom of the university.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 13, 2026

As the regulator for all higher education providers in England, the outcome of the challenge against the OfS will have far-reaching implications for its ability to enforce freedom of speech and academic freedom at universities.

From BBC • Feb. 3, 2026

How does it define academic merit and academic freedom?

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

The president of the union had made a statement on WGN about the case and the importance of supporting free speech and academic freedom.

From "The Landry News" by Andrew Clements