Freedom of expression

The University of Chicago is at the forefront of a national conversation about freedom of speech and expression on college campuses. A 2015 report by a committee of UChicago faculty members articulated the University’s “overarching commitment to free, robust, and uninhibited debate and deliberation among all members of the University’s community.” The report has become a model for universities and colleges across the world.

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Foldi giving presentation on free speech

UChicago hosts student-led conference on free expression

The Dying Art of Disagreement The Dying Art of Disagreement

The Dying Art of Disagreement

<p>Article examines UChicago’s approach to discussing unpopular ideas</p>


Setting the Agenda: The First Amendment on College Campuses

Setting the Agenda: The First Amendment on College Campuses

<p>President Robert J. Zimmer discusses role of universities in free expression debate</p>


Richard Spencer’s Right to Speak at Auburn Richard Spencer’s Right to Speak at Auburn

Richard Spencer’s Right to Speak at Auburn

<p>Prof. Geoffrey Stone examines treatment of controversial speakers</p>


This is Not a Safe Space

This is Not a Safe Space

<p>Prof. Geoffrey Stone and alumnus Cameron Okeke discuss academic freedom</p>


Why the University of Chicago Opposes ‘Trigger Warnings’

Why the University of Chicago Opposes ‘Trigger Warnings’

<p>President Robert J. Zimmer discusses freedom of expression and&nbsp;role of universities</p>


Local high school debaters get a taste of UChicago

Local high school debaters get a taste of UChicago

U-Chicago leader: Beware the ‘speech police committee’

U-Chicago leader: Beware the ‘speech police committee’

<p>President Robert J. Zimmer explains why free speech is ‘intrinsic to delivering quality education’</p>


Is There a Place for Hate Speech on Campus?

Is There a Place for Hate Speech on Campus?

Prof. Geoffrey Stone discusses challenges of free speech on university campuses


Defending free speech on college campuses Defending free speech on college campuses

Defending free speech on college campuses

<p>Op-ed highlights UChicago’s Report of the Committee on Freedom of Expression</p>


Adopt the University of Chicago Free Speech Statement

Adopt the University of Chicago Free Speech Statement

Article says that UChicago’s statement on free speech ‘gets to the heart of intellectual freedom’ and should be widely adopted