Academic Freedom
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Courts & LawUniversity of Washington Settles With Professor Over Censorship of Mock Land Acknowledgment
Sep 29, 2026
The University of Washington agreed to pay $600,000 to settle a First Amendment lawsuit after a professor was censored for a mock land acknowledgment in his syllabus.
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MediaCarnegie Mellon Professor Remains Employed After Controversial Social Media Posts
Sep 15, 2026
Carnegie Mellon University has placed Professor Uju Anya on voluntary leave after posts celebrating Charlie Kirk's assassination, sparking criticism and calls for action.
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EducationCUNY's 'Global Antifa' Course Raises Concerns Over Academic Freedom and Activism
Oct 1, 2025
Critics argue that the course promotes a militant approach to research, blurring the lines between academic study and political activism.