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University of Wisconsin spent over $130K on investigation into chancellor who made porn
The University of Wisconsin spent over $130,000 on an investigation into one of its own chancellors who made porn.
By Adam Sabes 
Oct 27, 2024
University fires former chancellor who remained as professor despite making porn
The University of Wisconsin–La Crosse has fully terminated a former chancellor and professor who made pornographic …
By Benjamin Brown '26
Oct 2, 2024
Harvard finishes last in FIRE free speech rankings for second year straight, U of Virginia gets first
This marks the second year that Harvard ended up last in the rankings.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Sep 6, 2024
Bates College appears to make DEI statements optional following FIRE letter
The school has made DEI statements optional for faculty applications after the Foundation for Individual Rights and…
By Joshua Odutola  '24
Aug 20, 2024
CA community college pays $330k in settlement with conservative students
Clovis Community College will be paying out $330,000 as part of a settlement for seemingly restricting conservative…
By Michael Duke '26
Aug 9, 2024
Report finds that 20% of US colleges 'clearly and substantially restrict free speech'
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression released its "Spotlight on Speech Codes" report.
By Adam Sabes 
Jan 31, 2024
WATCH: DEI lawsuit is a warning to other colleges
Campus Reform Higher Education Fellow Ken Tashjy discussed the lawsuit and its implications in a recent interview o…
By Campus Reform 
Sep 12, 2023
‘Bedrock of the university’: Cornell announces free expression commitment for next school year
‘Free expression and academic freedom are the bedrock not just of the university, but of democracy,’ Cornell Presid…
By Gabrielle M.  Etzel 
Apr 18, 2023
REPORT: Percentage of universities restricting free speech rose this year
Each year, Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression examines the speech codes of 486 colleges and assigns th…
By Brandi  Cunha '24
Jan 19, 2023
UNC Law students protest free speech project examining preferred pronoun requirements
Students at UNC School of Law recently protested a pro bono legal project examining university policies that requir…
By Cullen  Dittmar '23
Dec 12, 2022
University fails to clarify ‘diversity action plans': free speech org
On Nov. 11, FIRE filed a public records request with UT Knoxville after revealing that the university’s 'diversity …
By William Biagini  '24
Dec 1, 2022
University fails to clarify ‘diversity action plans': free speech org
On Nov. 11, FIRE filed a public records request with UT Knoxville after revealing that the university’s 'diversity …
By William Biagini  '24
Dec 1, 2022
UPDATE: Free speech watchdog sends letter to medical school challenging woke white coat ceremony oath
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression says that 'students may refuse to say [the oath] without penalty' a…
By Kate Anderson 
Oct 20, 2022
UPDATE: District court grants request to temporarily halt enforcement of ‘unconstitutional flyer policy'
It was the opinion of the district court that the lawsuit had a “likelihood of success on the merits” based on the …
By Kate Anderson 
Oct 18, 2022
Another lawsuit targets Florida 'Stop WOKE Act'
The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression filed a lawsuit on behalf of three University of South Florida …
By Logan Dubil  '23
Sep 29, 2022
Kansas City Art Institute reins in campus speech following free speech controversy
A new social media policy at Kansas City Art Institute will prohibit "bullying" and "intentionally or unintentional…
By Abigail Streetman  '23
Sep 22, 2022
These are the top 10 BEST schools for free speech this year.
These are the top ten best schools that protect free speech on campus.
By Alexa Schwerha 
Sep 8, 2022
Michael Knowles says university that denied his speech 'pretends to be Catholic'
FIRE sent a letter to St. Thomas pointing to the school’s unique policy regarding freedom of inquiry and expression…
By Kate Anderson 
Sep 2, 2022
After attempting racially segregated Welcome Week events, UC San Diego edits event page to include students of all races
The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) is backpedaling on their earlier plan to host fall orientation progr…
By William Biagini  '24
Aug 31, 2022
Florida university restricts speech that creates an 'offensive' campus environment
The University of West Florida Student Code of Conduct provides vague definitions of what constitutes 'harm' to stu…
By Campus Reform 
Aug 20, 2022
Florida A&M University pushes policies in tension with free expression
According to Florida A&M University policy, 'activities that are considered offensive to others that do not constit…
By Alexia Bianchi  '22
Aug 19, 2022
College faces 1A lawsuit after tearing down anti-communist posters
Conservative students at Clovis Community College filed a First Amendment lawsuit after their anti-communist flyers…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Aug 16, 2022
Students must allocate funds in a 'viewpoint-neutral manner,' free speech org states
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill Student Body President Taliajah Vann announced that the student governm…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Aug 15, 2022
REPORT: University's campus speaker policy contradicts 'ideals of freedom of inquiry'
Southern New Hampshire University's policy allegedly requires prior review of campus speakers to ensure that they a…
By Sterling Mosley  '23
Aug 4, 2022
This speech code prohibits 'unwelcome and/or discriminatory words'
The University of Miami's Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook contains broad definitions of what counts as…
By Maria  Colombo  '25
Jul 20, 2022
UPDATE: University drops security fees after free speech group challenged the charges
Campus Reform obtained the July 14 letter confirming that Pennsylvania State University would drop the charges.
By Logan Dubil  '23
Jul 20, 2022
Campus group calls surprise $1,800 security fee 'unfair and irresponsible'
Pennsylvania State University is billing Uncensored America $1,808.52 in security fees for an April 2022 event.
By Logan Dubil  '23
Jul 13, 2022
WATCH: FIRE Awards Free Speech Grants
Campus Reform Reporter Alexa Schwerha spoke with Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression Senior Research Co…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Jun 22, 2022
Georgia protects free speech on college campuses
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp (R) recently signed the 'Forming Open and Robust University Minds (FORUM) Act.'
By Austin Browne  '24
May 26, 2022
'All truth is God's truth': University commits to safeguarding free speech on campus
King University has adopted the Chicago Statement, a free speech policy created that champions the importance of fr…
By Kate Anderson 
May 19, 2022
Student leaders want to suspend campus organizations that write 'transphobic posts'
Resolution 6, titled 'Trans Existence is not a Debate,' was argued and passed at the University of North Texas in r…
By Alexa Schwerha 
May 12, 2022
Professor loses teaching position after explaining the philosophical concept of using a racial slur
A professor at San Diego State University has been partially relieved of his teaching duties after saying racial sl…
By Robert Schmad  '23
May 4, 2022
First Amendment experts criticize university's vague 'hate speech' policy
Davenport University's Student Conduct Code bans 'hate speech' during on-campus protests.
By Madeline Markwood  '23
May 2, 2022
College updates its campus speaker policy after controversial Kamala Harris remarks
A new policy at Saint Vincent College will require the president to approve all speakers hosted at university-spons…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Apr 27, 2022
STUDY: 98% of MI students attend a university that does not respect free speech
The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education conducted a study that analyzed the state of free speech at highe…
By Leana Dippie  '23
Apr 26, 2022
Free speech warning sign displayed on Indiana campus
A free speech warning sign has been photographed, reportedly on display on campus at Indiana University–Purdue Univ…
By Amanda Mayer  '24
Apr 8, 2022
This college's ban on 'hate speech' may 'risk stifling public debate,' First Amendment nonprofit argues
Fort Lewis College currently prevents content with 'hate speech' from being posted on its campus.
By Ben Zeisloft  
Mar 18, 2022
Mike Pence's Stanford talk an apparent go after university council steps into the fray
Mike Pence's Feb. 17 event at Stanford University is apparently going forward after the school's Constitutional Cou…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Feb 9, 2022
UPDATE: University put helmet-clad professor on leave. He is now suing the school.
Barry Mehler is suing Ferris State for, allegedly, violating his first amendment rights following a viral video in …
By Alexa Schwerha  and Lydia Campbell  
Jan 31, 2022
UPDATE: Suspended professor who was forced to take diversity training sues university
Jason Kilborn has been the subject of backlash after using redacted words in a test question about employment discr…
By Addison Smith 
Jan 28, 2022
New 'arbitrary' speech code reports that 'cannot be appealed' raise concerns about freedom on campus
Vanderbilt University's new speech policy has garnered criticism from students and the national organization FIRE.
By Courtney McLain  '25
Jan 24, 2022
University commits to free speech initiatives after coming last in nationwide survey
DePauw University's president met with FIRE and announced a set of action items following the survey results, which…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Dec 20, 2021
'Antisemitic fiasco': Duke student leaders vetoed pro-Israel student organization
The president of the Duke Student Government vetoed the body's approval of a Students Supporting Israel chapter.
By Thomas Ross  '23
Nov 24, 2021
Harvard created ‘exclusive space’ for ‘Black-identifying audience members’ by basing theater admissions on race
The Ivy League school advertised a 'Black Out' night for a Macbeth production in which the university requested non…
By Alexa Schwerha 
Nov 10, 2021
College Republicans told that they cannot endorse Glenn Youngkin
Conservatives at Washington & Lee University supporting the conservative gubernatorial candidate were told to cease…
By Ben Zeisloft  
Oct 21, 2021
SURVEY: 80% of students are 'self-censoring their viewpoints', many feel uncomfortable speaking up in class
A new nation-wide survey found that 80% of students self-censor on their university campuses, with a significant po…
By Ben Zeisloft  
Sep 23, 2021
College expels nursing student for writing 'insensitive' creative essay about mental health
A nursing student was kicked out of school for writing an allegedly insensitive essay about mental health in relati…
By Ben Zeisloft  
Sep 15, 2021
OU prof responds to FIRE: Speech in classroom is 'different than freedom of speech'
Professor Julie Ward told an OU news outlet that 'speech inside the classroom is different than freedom of speech.'
By Ben Zeisloft  
Jul 12, 2021
U of Oklahoma staff workshop teaches professors how to censor students’ 'problematic' views without repercussions
The University of Oklahoma’s 'Anti-Racist Rhetoric & Pedagogies' workshop advised professors on what ideas should a…
By Katelynn Richardson  '22
Jun 24, 2021
Montana State changes COVID-19 policy after alarm bells from First Amendment experts
FIRE wrote a letter asking the school to change the policy, citing First Amendment concerns.
By Dean Barker 
Sep 18, 2020