As academic freedom erodes at universities, saving it will require dedicated infrastructure and long-term support
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As academic freedom erodes at universities, saving it will require dedicated infrastructure and long-term support
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April 2, 2026 9:00AM (EDT)
A protest supporting academic freedom at the University of Texas (Jason Fochtman/Houston Chronicle via Getty Images)
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