Security costs have increased in light of protests at Harvard University, totaling at least $10,000 per speech.
Topic: free speech
Charles Murray Called a “White Nationalist” by Harvard Students
Scholar Charles Murray was called a “white nationalist” by Harvard students, who do not agree with the premise of his 1994 book on nature-vs.-nurture in ethnic groups.
Virginia Poll: Half of Residents Prefer Protecting against Discrimination Over Free Speech
50% of Virginia residents prefer protecting against discrimination over protecting freedom of speech, per a poll by VCU.
Cal-Berkeley May Work on Free Speech Policies after Negative Rating
After receiving a ‘yellow’ rating by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE), Cal-Berkeley may revamp parts of its speech policies.
Canadian University Canceled Free Speech Event due to Planned Protests
A Canadian university canceled a free speech event after protests were scheduled for the event.
Evergreen State Seeks to Rebuild Image, is Hiring a Marketing and Brand Coordinator
Campus protests shook and stunned Evergreen State College, and the backlash against the protests may have led the college to look to hire a marketing and brand fellow to rebuild its public image.
SMU Restores Original Location of 9/11 Flag Display
Southern Methodist University changed its decision and now will allow a 9/11 flag display in a prominent part of campus.
SMU Plans to Move 9/11 Flag Display to Less Prominent Location
Southern Methodist University changed the location of a flag display application, remembering the events of September 11, 2001 from the Young America’s Foundation chapter from a prominent location to a different location.
Claremont McKenna Suspends Students who Disrupted Speech
Five Claremont McKenna students were suspended, and two on “conduct probation” due to their involvement in shutting down a speech by an author on the college campus this past spring.
Berkeley: Where Free Speech Ends
Berkeley prides itself on being the birthplace of the free speech movement but is that where it will end?