The University of Texas-Austin student government took a step toward protecting free speech on campus last month, asking the administration to support principles pioneered by the University of Chicago. By adopting the so-called Chicago Statement…
Lawyers for the University of Texas were in a federal courtroom Friday to respond to allegations that the school has stifled students’ First Amendment rights through vague policies that fail to define unacceptable speech. UT…
Comfort—it’s the bright, shiny object many colleges and universities competing for the same pool of applicants dangle in front of prospective enrollees. The reality, however, is that this approach creates a dull culture in which…
Orange Beach City leaders in the state’s beach towns are vowing to crack down on drunken and disorderly beachgoers. Gulf Shores and Orange Beach have long sought to bill themselves as family-friendly spring break destinations,…
The University of Michigan insists it protects free speech, even as it faces a lawsuit that alleges its policies on harassment and bullying trample First Amendment rights. Amir Baghdadchi is the senior associate director of…
Student Government approved an assembly resolution supporting the adoption of Chicago Statement free speech standards and proposed legislation for creating new excellence awards. Liberal arts representative Lillian Bonin said the Chicago Statement is “not a…