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University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administration
Read full article: University of California students, professors and staff sue the Trump administrationUniversity of California faculty, staff and student organizations and labor unions have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, saying the federal government is using civil rights laws to wage a campaign against the university to curtail academic freedom and undermine free speech.
In first full day leading UT-Austin, Jim Davis replaces chief academic officer
Read full article: In first full day leading UT-Austin, Jim Davis replaces chief academic officerDavis, who was named interim president one day earlier, replaced a provost who was named to the position by the university’s previous leader last month.
UT System approves commitment to free speech, even if most students find that speech “offensive” or “immoral”
Read full article: UT System approves commitment to free speech, even if most students find that speech “offensive” or “immoral”The Board of Regents adopted the Chicago Statement, a free speech policy created by the University of Chicago in 2014. More than 90 institutions have adopted the statement.