academic freedom

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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

Exceptions like these are necessary, as schools obviously can’t be neutral about the value of education, what counts as scholarly expertise or the importance of academic freedom.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 2, 2026

The trial captured national attention and helped convince the public of the importance of academic freedom.

From "1919 The Year That Changed America" by Martin W. Sandler