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academic freedom

NOUN
freedom to learn
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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

"In terms of academic freedom, it's very problematic," said the researcher, who had planned some 20 meetings and seminars with Israeli and Palestinian researchers and students during his trip.

From Barron's • Jan. 12, 2026

Believing so — or poking fun at threats to academic freedom — causes concerned students to wonder whether university leaders are, in fact, prepared to meet this moment.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

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