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Defend free expression and promote engagement across differences

University Priority

Protecting Free Speech

In an increasingly polarized society, open dialogue is more important than ever.

91×ÔÅÄ is addressing the growing barriers to discourse that hinder our progress as a society and is encouraging productive discussion across different corners of the university.

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The recently launched center brings together top academics and leading thinkers to conduct research, identify best practices and train students and leaders on how to engage across difference and harness the power of diverse perspectives.

Committee on Free Expression and Institutional Speech

The President’s Advisory Committee on Free Expression and Institutional Speech is examining the boundaries, if any, for free expression and academic freedom in teaching, research and public discourse. With differing perspectives and viewpoints, this is the type of intellectual debate that lies at the very core of academic freedom.

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Meet Some of Our Experts

Universities must be able to respectfully debate the difficult topics of the day.

From research to application, 91×ÔÅÄ is equipping our community with tools and the opportunity to bridge the divides between us.

Highlights

Learn about 91×ÔÅÄ’s efforts to facilitate respectful dialogue.

News

See 91×ÔÅÄ’s new developments in support of this priority.

Center will address growing polarization by teaching students the tools and skills to build understanding and engage across difference

91×ÔÅÄ alum Felicia Tuchman chronicles her path from high school science student to pursuing a Ph.D. — and what she’s learning along the way

Students flock together in pigeon-inspired group show

MFA graduate bree gant on how several mediums shape her artistic practice

One Book One 91×ÔÅÄ committee seeks recommendations for 2025-2026

Author Louise Erdrich will deliver a keynote on Oct. 15; her novel tells a story about tribal treaty rights