Top universities ‘refused’ to stop antisemitism, House report says
The College Fix
Ten Books We Want Under the Tree in 2024
The following is published with the permission of The James G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal. By Jenna A. Robinson The Martin Center’s in-house library continues to grow, boasting over 900 books and journals as of this writing. Nevertheless, a higher-ed policy institute needs a constant infusion of new titles, as the world of postsecondary […]
The AFSA Weekly Review
AFSA HIGHLIGHTS UVA President greets antisemitism expose with a shrug WINK Radio. Jefferson Council President Joel Gardner was on The Shilling Show to discuss how UVA President Jim Ryan has failed to address antisemitism at UVA, and what the school can do to protect Jewish students and the community at large. “The most outrageous thing […]
Words of Encouragement From Friends at FIRE
Fighting to save American higher education would feel a lot lonelier, and even more daunting, if the Alumni Free Speech Alliance didn’t have highly motivated and skilled allies working toward the same ends. “Many hands make light work,” as the adage goes — or at least lighter work — and that’s undoubtedly true for this […]
Students Seem To Strongly Support Institutional Neutrality
An interesting new survey by Inside Higher Ed indicates that just 22% of students want their schools to make statements about political events — while a solid majority (54%) would prefer that their colleges or universities avoid politicking and remain silent on issues that many have been spouting off about. Most students probably don’t toss […]
The Furman Community Has A New Free Speech Accountability Tool
The following is republished with permission from the Furman Free Speech Alliance. Receive such updates directly by subscribing to FFSA’s excellent substack page. Are you concerned about something you have experienced on campus as a student, parent, or faculty member at Furman University? Now you can confidentially share your story with the Furman Free Speech […]
AFSA Weekly Review
AFSA HIGHLIGHTS Cautious Optimism Was the Keynote at a Capitol Forum on Campus Free Speech The Alma Matters Substack. The Alumni Free Speech Alliance was well-represented at the 4th annual Campus Free Speech Roundtable at the US Capitol. UVA’s Administration Has Willfully Ignored Its Longstanding Antisemitism Problem Joel Gardner for JeffersonCouncil.org. The truth is that […]
Cautious Optimism Was the Keynote at a Capitol Forum on Campus Free Speech
When North Carolina Congressman Greg Murphy convened the first Campus Free Speech Roundtable on Capitol Hill four years ago, few outside of the hearing room probably noticed. The issue seemed so “back burner,” the cause so hopeless, and the prospects of meaningful change so remote that attendees probably wondered whether it would be the first […]
The Paladin Highlights Work of Furman Free Speech Alliance
The following is reprinted with permission of the Furman Free Speech Alliance. Please visit and subscribe to the Alliance’s informative and excellent substack page here. The Paladin, Furman’s student newspaper, just published an excellent article asking whether free speech is celebrated or censored at Furman. You should check out the full piece for yourself, but […]
AFSA Alumni To Appear Before Congress Tomorrow
The Alumni Free Speech Alliance (AFSA) will be well represented at tomorrow’s 4th Campus Free Speech Roundtable on Capitol Hill, an annual event hosted by Congressman Greg Murphy, M.D., a Republican representing North Carolina’s 3rd Congressional District. ASFA’s link to 4 participants is an impressive measure of the momentum and visibility the movement has gained […]
