academic freedom
noun
: freedom to teach or to learn without interference (as by government officials)
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Any limiting of research and forcing specific research agendas is an infringement on academic freedom and integrity.
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Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 18 Apr. 2025
At San Jose State University, more than 100 educators, students and local and state leaders gathered to stand up for academic freedom, free speech and diversity.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
In truth, the independence that academic freedom requires is not really possible while the government retains the ability, during any Administration, to threaten the core functions of research and teaching.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
This week, both vaunted institutions issued statements reaffirming their commitment to academic freedom and rejecting federal interference in curriculum and admissions policy.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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Carrie Shepherd, Axios, 18 Apr. 2025
At San Jose State University, more than 100 educators, students and local and state leaders gathered to stand up for academic freedom, free speech and diversity.
—Sierra Lopez, Mercury News, 17 Apr. 2025
In truth, the independence that academic freedom requires is not really possible while the government retains the ability, during any Administration, to threaten the core functions of research and teaching.
—Jeannie Suk Gersen, New Yorker, 15 Apr. 2025
This week, both vaunted institutions issued statements reaffirming their commitment to academic freedom and rejecting federal interference in curriculum and admissions policy.
—Matt Robison, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025
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“Academic freedom.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/academic%20freedom. Accessed 2 May. 2025.
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