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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Northwestern's betrayal of academic freedom

<p>Op-ed cites Prof. Geoffrey Stone, who writes that in punishing author of controversial article, Northwestern University betrayed core principles of academic freedom'</p>


Purdue Takes A Stand For Free Speech, No Matter How Offensive Or Unwise

<p>Purdue becomes first public university to adopt 'Chicago principles'—UChicago’s commitment to freedom of expression approved in early 2015</p>


Expulsion of Two Oklahoma Students Over Video Leads to Free Speech Debate

<p>Article cites Prof. Geoffrey Stone, who explains legal complications of University of Oklahoma students’ racist chant</p>


A Deadly Assault on Academic Freedom

<p>Prof. Geoffrey Stone gives history of attacks on academic freedom, following closing of UNC Center on Poverty, Work and Opportunity</p>


Universities Are Right—and Within Their Rights—to Crack Down on Speech and Behavior

<p>In op-ed, Prof. Eric Posner argues colleges should enforce speech codes because they protect students from own immature behavior</p>


Slate

The Scandal of Free Speech

In op-ed, alumnus comments on report from UChicago’s Committee on Freedom of Expression


Free Speech on Campus

Prof. Geoffrey Stone shares faculty committee statement on free expression at the University of Chicago


Writers and historians fear for India's free speech as a resurgent Hindu nationalism uses law to bring publishers to heel

<p>Prof. Wendy Doniger's recalled book "The Hindus: An Alternative History" becomes major talking point in debate over free speech in India</p>


The Independent