Following the Hamas attacks on Israel on October 7, 2023, there has been a significant increase in U.S. colleges and universities adopting institutional neutrality statements. A report by Heterodox Academy highlights that these statements, now adopted by 140 institutions, are primarily justified by the values of community and inclusion. Other reasons include promoting free speech and maintaining public trust. The shift has primarily been driven by governing boards at public institutions and presidents at private ones, aiming to restore universities as trusted spaces for free inquiry amidst declining public confidence.
According to a new report from Heterodox Academy, since Hamas attacked Israel on Oct. 7, 2023, 140 colleges and universities have adopted statements of institutional neutrality, up from only eight.
The rapid adoption of institutional statement neutrality policies marks a major shift in how colleges and universities engage with broader societal debates, empowering stakeholders to engage in robust debate.
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