academic freedom

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Hassett’s remarks raised concerns about Federal Reserve independence and academic freedom.

From Barron's • Feb. 21, 2026

Believing so — or poking fun at threats to academic freedom — causes concerned students to wonder whether university leaders are, in fact, prepared to meet this moment.

From Salon • Nov. 8, 2025

The deal also reestablishes the research partnership between Cornell and the federal government while also maintaining the private school’s academic freedom and institutional autonomy, Kotlikoff said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 7, 2025

They said the university wished to "make clear our commitment to supporting her research and to securing and promoting freedom of speech and academic freedom within the law".

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2025

Even the most ardent anticommunists among them regarded the oath as an uncomfortable reminder of the impositions on academic freedom they had suffered in their homelands.

From "Big Science" by Michael Hiltzik