academic freedom

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UC President James B. Milliken has said the university is open to talks with the Trump administration but will “never compromise” on its independence, governance, values and academic freedom.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 24, 2026

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

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 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

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

Even the most ardent anticommunists among them regarded the oath as an uncomfortable reminder of the impositions on academic freedom they had suffered in their homelands.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik