The Kind of Thing Dictators DoThe deportation of Mahmoud Khalil underscores a troubling trend that undermines the core values of dissent and academia in America.
Trump Threatened to Revoke Visas of Students Who Dissent. Where's the Pushback?University leaders criticized past executive orders, but have largely remained silent over recent actions against international students in Trump's second term.
Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changesColumbia University faces backlash over new rules following ultimatum from the Trump administration related to funding and campus protests.
US updates: Trump administration seeks eggs from Denmark DW 03/14/2025The Trump administration threatens Columbia University with funding cuts unless it enacts significant policy reforms and subjects its International Studies department to oversight.
Georgetown Law To Ed Martin: F All The Way Off - Above the LawGeorgetown Law Dean Treanor defends academic freedom against threats from the U.S. Attorney's office, highlighting constitutional violations and religious protections.
Columbia University's President ResignsColumbia University's interim president resigned after the administration faced pressure from the Trump administration over funding and policy demands.
The Kind of Thing Dictators DoThe deportation of Mahmoud Khalil underscores a troubling trend that undermines the core values of dissent and academia in America.
Trump Threatened to Revoke Visas of Students Who Dissent. Where's the Pushback?University leaders criticized past executive orders, but have largely remained silent over recent actions against international students in Trump's second term.
Under threat from Trump, Columbia University agrees to policy changesColumbia University faces backlash over new rules following ultimatum from the Trump administration related to funding and campus protests.
US updates: Trump administration seeks eggs from Denmark DW 03/14/2025The Trump administration threatens Columbia University with funding cuts unless it enacts significant policy reforms and subjects its International Studies department to oversight.
Georgetown Law To Ed Martin: F All The Way Off - Above the LawGeorgetown Law Dean Treanor defends academic freedom against threats from the U.S. Attorney's office, highlighting constitutional violations and religious protections.
Columbia University's President ResignsColumbia University's interim president resigned after the administration faced pressure from the Trump administration over funding and policy demands.
The Coalitions We Need to Defend Open Inquiry (opinion)Coalitions are challenging anti-DEI laws to uphold academic freedom and protect diversity initiatives in higher education.
CUNY Faculty Are Still Determined to Hire Palestinian Studies ScholarsHunter College's Palestinian studies job posting faced censorship but has been resubmitted without controversial terminology after backlash from critics.
Top lawyer targets tenure after being sued for ignoring itKansas lawmakers propose a bill that undermines tenure for faculty, allowing institutions to revoke associated rights, thereby affecting job security.
Lawsuit slaps heart of academic freedom (opinion)The lawsuit against Columbia-AAUP exemplifies a broader trend to silence academic speech under the guise of legal challenges.
Trump Raged at Columbia Over $400 Million Decades Ago. Sound Familiar?Trump's clash with Columbia University stems from a failed real estate deal and has escalated into a confrontation over academic policies and funding.
Law prof suspended over exam question, class discussion can sue for First Amendment retaliation, 7th Circuit saysProfessor Jason Kilborn can pursue a First Amendment retaliation claim after being suspended for his exam question involving a racial slur.
The Coalitions We Need to Defend Open Inquiry (opinion)Coalitions are challenging anti-DEI laws to uphold academic freedom and protect diversity initiatives in higher education.
CUNY Faculty Are Still Determined to Hire Palestinian Studies ScholarsHunter College's Palestinian studies job posting faced censorship but has been resubmitted without controversial terminology after backlash from critics.
Top lawyer targets tenure after being sued for ignoring itKansas lawmakers propose a bill that undermines tenure for faculty, allowing institutions to revoke associated rights, thereby affecting job security.
Lawsuit slaps heart of academic freedom (opinion)The lawsuit against Columbia-AAUP exemplifies a broader trend to silence academic speech under the guise of legal challenges.
Trump Raged at Columbia Over $400 Million Decades Ago. Sound Familiar?Trump's clash with Columbia University stems from a failed real estate deal and has escalated into a confrontation over academic policies and funding.
Law prof suspended over exam question, class discussion can sue for First Amendment retaliation, 7th Circuit saysProfessor Jason Kilborn can pursue a First Amendment retaliation claim after being suspended for his exam question involving a racial slur.
US denies entry to French scientist over 'anti-Trump' messagesA visiting French scientist was deported from the US for alleged 'hateful' messages, raising concerns about academic freedom and freedom of opinion.
When the physicists need burner phones, that's when you know America's changed | John NaughtonAcademics are increasingly using burner phones and minimal tech at conferences due to fears of government surveillance upon returning to the U.S.
Germany urged to poach US researchers unhappy with TrumpGerman economists propose a recruitment drive to attract US researchers unhappy with Trump's policies, promoting a 'brain gain'.
US denies entry to French scientist over 'anti-Trump' messagesA visiting French scientist was deported from the US for alleged 'hateful' messages, raising concerns about academic freedom and freedom of opinion.
When the physicists need burner phones, that's when you know America's changed | John NaughtonAcademics are increasingly using burner phones and minimal tech at conferences due to fears of government surveillance upon returning to the U.S.
Germany urged to poach US researchers unhappy with TrumpGerman economists propose a recruitment drive to attract US researchers unhappy with Trump's policies, promoting a 'brain gain'.
CUNY Revises Palestinian Scholar Job After ControversyHunter College revises Palestinian studies job listing amid political pressure, highlighting concerns over academic freedom.
Two leaders of Harvard's Middle Eastern studies center to step downHarvard's Center for Middle Eastern Studies leaders resign amid accusations of bias against Israel and pressure from the Trump administration.
Women Historians Conference Canceled, Co-Presidents OustedThe 2026 Berkshire Conference on women's history is canceled due to political pressure on universities.
CUNY Revises Palestinian Scholar Job After ControversyHunter College revises Palestinian studies job listing amid political pressure, highlighting concerns over academic freedom.
Two leaders of Harvard's Middle Eastern studies center to step downHarvard's Center for Middle Eastern Studies leaders resign amid accusations of bias against Israel and pressure from the Trump administration.
Women Historians Conference Canceled, Co-Presidents OustedThe 2026 Berkshire Conference on women's history is canceled due to political pressure on universities.
In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damageSenate Republicans labeled thousands of NSF grants as 'woke DEI', inciting backlash among researchers concerned about their work's value and implications.
Rector: Recruiting U.S. Scholars Can Protect "Threatened Research"Universities should recruit researchers fleeing U.S. due to funding cuts to protect critical scientific expertise.
In war against DEI in science, researchers see collateral damageSenate Republicans labeled thousands of NSF grants as 'woke DEI', inciting backlash among researchers concerned about their work's value and implications.
Rector: Recruiting U.S. Scholars Can Protect "Threatened Research"Universities should recruit researchers fleeing U.S. due to funding cuts to protect critical scientific expertise.
Status Panic on the CampusThe ACLU is defending academic freedom against lawsuits aimed at silencing opposition to the Gaza war.
Sussex university fined 585k in free speech rowUniversity of Sussex fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech regarding trans issues, prompting legal challenge against the ruling.
Status Panic on the CampusThe ACLU is defending academic freedom against lawsuits aimed at silencing opposition to the Gaza war.
Sussex university fined 585k in free speech rowUniversity of Sussex fined for failing to uphold freedom of speech regarding trans issues, prompting legal challenge against the ruling.
This LSU law professor's job has become a legal dramaKen Levy's controversial commentary against Trump and Landry leads to his removal from LSU classroom amid debates over free speech and political bias.
The Trump administration is coming for student protestersThe Trump administration is enforcing a crackdown on university speech and student activism, notably at Columbia University.
Yale Law Scholar Suspended After AI Calls Her a TerroristLarge language models (LLMs) can have harmful effects, as evidenced by Yale's suspension of scholar Helyeh Doutaghi based on AI-generated accusations.
Professors sue Trump administration in Mass. over arrests of campus protestersThe lawsuit argues that the arrest of noncitizen faculty and students restricts dialogue and perspectives for U.S. citizens.
U.S. government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge ordersA federal judge ruled that Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri cannot be deported, citing concerns over free speech and his detention without evidence.
Law Professor Ordered Back In Classroom (Again) - Above the LawLSU Law professor Ken Levy must be reinstated; free speech and due process rights upheld by a judge.
This LSU law professor's job has become a legal dramaKen Levy's controversial commentary against Trump and Landry leads to his removal from LSU classroom amid debates over free speech and political bias.
The Trump administration is coming for student protestersThe Trump administration is enforcing a crackdown on university speech and student activism, notably at Columbia University.
Yale Law Scholar Suspended After AI Calls Her a TerroristLarge language models (LLMs) can have harmful effects, as evidenced by Yale's suspension of scholar Helyeh Doutaghi based on AI-generated accusations.
Professors sue Trump administration in Mass. over arrests of campus protestersThe lawsuit argues that the arrest of noncitizen faculty and students restricts dialogue and perspectives for U.S. citizens.
U.S. government cannot deport Georgetown scholar until court rules, judge ordersA federal judge ruled that Georgetown scholar Badar Khan Suri cannot be deported, citing concerns over free speech and his detention without evidence.
Law Professor Ordered Back In Classroom (Again) - Above the LawLSU Law professor Ken Levy must be reinstated; free speech and due process rights upheld by a judge.
Georgetown University's Law School Dean Just Had to Remind Ed Martin About the First Amendment - WashingtonianEd Martin threatens Georgetown Law's DEI program, risking political consequences, including a senator-initiated investigation into his conduct.
Court revives suit by professor who defended math standardsThe Ninth Circuit Court revived a First Amendment lawsuit by professor Lars Jensen after dismissal by a District Court.
Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Arrests of Campus ProtestersThe Trump administration's deportation practices threaten the First Amendment rights of U.S. citizens on campus.
Georgetown University's Law School Dean Just Had to Remind Ed Martin About the First Amendment - WashingtonianEd Martin threatens Georgetown Law's DEI program, risking political consequences, including a senator-initiated investigation into his conduct.
Court revives suit by professor who defended math standardsThe Ninth Circuit Court revived a First Amendment lawsuit by professor Lars Jensen after dismissal by a District Court.
Professors Sue Trump Administration Over Arrests of Campus ProtestersThe Trump administration's deportation practices threaten the First Amendment rights of U.S. citizens on campus.
Trump Administration Attempts to Deport, Bar Entry to ScholarsThe Trump administration is intensifying its targeting of individuals based on political beliefs, affecting green card holders, students, and academics.
'Anxiety is palpable': detention of researchers at US border spurs travel worriesUS immigration policies are creating significant anxiety among foreign researchers, affecting their willingness to travel to the US.
Historian studying India faces deportation from UK for spending too long in IndiaA UK academic fears deportation after her long-term residency application was rejected despite her husband's approval.
Trump Administration Attempts to Deport, Bar Entry to ScholarsThe Trump administration is intensifying its targeting of individuals based on political beliefs, affecting green card holders, students, and academics.
'Anxiety is palpable': detention of researchers at US border spurs travel worriesUS immigration policies are creating significant anxiety among foreign researchers, affecting their willingness to travel to the US.
Historian studying India faces deportation from UK for spending too long in IndiaA UK academic fears deportation after her long-term residency application was rejected despite her husband's approval.
Mayoral wannabe Zohran Mamdani joins other lefty pols in ripping CUNY for pulling 'antisemitic' job postingCUNY's job posting for a 'Palestinian Studies' prof was criticized for potentially promoting antisemitism, leading to its removal amid political pressure.
US denies French researcher was refused entry for his political viewsA French researcher's entry to the U.S. was denied due to possession of confidential nuclear lab information, not political views, officials clarified.
Mayoral wannabe Zohran Mamdani joins other lefty pols in ripping CUNY for pulling 'antisemitic' job postingCUNY's job posting for a 'Palestinian Studies' prof was criticized for potentially promoting antisemitism, leading to its removal amid political pressure.
US denies French researcher was refused entry for his political viewsA French researcher's entry to the U.S. was denied due to possession of confidential nuclear lab information, not political views, officials clarified.
French scientist denied entry to US after hateful' Trump texts found on phoneA French scientist was denied US entry over critical messages about the Trump administration, raising serious freedom of expression concerns.
U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With TrumpThe U.S. denied entry to a French scientist due to security issues, not political opinions.
French scientist denied entry to US after hateful' Trump texts found on phoneA French scientist was denied US entry over critical messages about the Trump administration, raising serious freedom of expression concerns.
U.S. Says Decision to Turn Back French Scientist Had Nothing to Do With TrumpThe U.S. denied entry to a French scientist due to security issues, not political opinions.
A way to honor the teach-in movement at 60 (opinion)The teach-in movement's strategic brilliance offers valuable lessons for current challenges to academic freedom and social justice.
France offers to take in US scientistsAix-Marseille University offers US researchers a sanctuary program to escape perceived oppression under the Trump administration, emphasizing academic freedom and innovation.
Trump team 'survey' sent to overseas researchers prompts foreign interference fearsUS-funded researchers in several countries face inquiries about their links to China and project compliance with US ideology.
France offers to take in US scientistsAix-Marseille University offers US researchers a sanctuary program to escape perceived oppression under the Trump administration, emphasizing academic freedom and innovation.
Trump team 'survey' sent to overseas researchers prompts foreign interference fearsUS-funded researchers in several countries face inquiries about their links to China and project compliance with US ideology.
How a Free-Speech University Sidles Up to Orban's Strongman RuleThe University of Austin faces criticism for employing staff with ties to Hungary's authoritarian regime, contradicting its commitment to open inquiry.
I Was Suspended for Pro-Palestine Speech Amid AI-Generated SmearsYale Law School placed Helyeh Doutaghi on administrative leave following false allegations from an AI-generated article, highlighting concerns over due process and institutional support.
Columbia University hires former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to teach diplomacy course: reportColumbia University has recruited Mike Pompeo to lead a course on diplomacy to encourage diverse discourse amid pressure for conservative representation.
Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students who occupied buildingColumbia University has suspended, expelled, or revoked degrees of pro-Palestine student protesters following their occupation of Hamilton Hall.
Columbia University hires former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to teach diplomacy course: reportColumbia University has recruited Mike Pompeo to lead a course on diplomacy to encourage diverse discourse amid pressure for conservative representation.
Columbia University punishes pro-Palestine students who occupied buildingColumbia University has suspended, expelled, or revoked degrees of pro-Palestine student protesters following their occupation of Hamilton Hall.
How easy is it to move to France as a researcher or scientist?France intends to attract scientists leaving the US due to political pressures, particularly from the Trump administration.
Kentucky's Legislature is rushing through a bill to ban DEIKentucky's House Bill 4 aims to eliminate DEI initiatives in public universities, restricting hiring practices and academic content under the guise of preventing indoctrination.
Academics should forcefully reject the claim they are "promoting ideology"The NEH's compliance with federal orders is necessary for its mission, and equating research with ideology misrepresents academic integrity.
Professor, Scrutinized for Ties to China, Sues to Get His Job BackDr. Tao's wrongful termination lawsuit highlights ongoing repercussions of the China Initiative on academics, particularly those of Chinese descent.
New York Governor Orders CUNY Take Down Job Posting for Palestinian StudiesGovernor Kathy Hochul ordered CUNY to remove a job post for Palestinian Studies, citing antisemitism concerns, drawing criticism for censorship.
CUNY Removes Palestinian Studies Job Listing on Hochul's OrdersNancy Cantor initiated a push for Palestinian studies at Hunter College, sparking debate over perceived antisemitism in the proposed job listing.
Gov. Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestine scholar job postGovernor Hochul ordered the removal of a job posting for Palestinian studies at CUNY, citing concerns over antisemitic language.CUNY faculty criticized the decision as an overreach into academic independence.
New York Governor Orders CUNY Take Down Job Posting for Palestinian StudiesGovernor Kathy Hochul ordered CUNY to remove a job post for Palestinian Studies, citing antisemitism concerns, drawing criticism for censorship.
CUNY Removes Palestinian Studies Job Listing on Hochul's OrdersNancy Cantor initiated a push for Palestinian studies at Hunter College, sparking debate over perceived antisemitism in the proposed job listing.
Gov. Hochul orders CUNY to remove Palestine scholar job postGovernor Hochul ordered the removal of a job posting for Palestinian studies at CUNY, citing concerns over antisemitic language.CUNY faculty criticized the decision as an overreach into academic independence.
Pro-Palestinian Demonstrators Stage Sit-in at Barnard Over ExpulsionsPro-Palestinian demonstrators held a sit-in at Barnard College following the expulsion of two students involved in a class disruption.
Germany: Second cancellation of top UN official DW 02/19/2025Cancellation of events featuring UN Special Rapporteur Francesca Albanese amid controversy highlights tensions over free speech and allegations of antisemitism.
We're like sitting ducks': the right's war on woke' has a well-tested playbook to take down academicsJo Boaler's reformist approach to math education faces backlash from critics, reflecting broader tensions in academia over diversity and inclusion.
Chinese Companies Use Legal Threats to Halt Foreign ResearchChinese companies are using defamation lawsuits to silence researchers on human rights issues, raising concerns about legal intimidation and its impact on academic freedom.