Fired for speaking out? Outspoken prof sues school
October 31, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
How far can schools go to regulate the off-campus speech of professors? This case tests the limits.
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October 31, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
7 great colleges for those who value free speech
June 13, 2011 by Claire Knight
Where to draw the line on speech at school is a constant subject of debate. These schools earned a hat tip from a defender of students’ rights.
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12 schools that earned an ‘F’ in speech rights
June 6, 2011 by Claire Knight
Student speech is trickier than ever, and these universities didn’t pass the test, according to one students’ rights organization.
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Students challenge ‘unruly gatherings’ ordinance
February 11, 2011 by Taylor Hannigan
A beach town wanted to keep a lid on rowdy vacationing college students. But did its “unruly gatherings” ordinance go too far?
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Preacher sues over campus use policy
September 13, 2010 by Taylor Hannigan
A preacher ran into some trouble after trying to spread his word on campus, so he sued. Did he win?
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Can professor squelch student’s abortion speech?
December 8, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
The student chose abortion as her topic for a public speaking assignment. When her professor told her to pick something else, she sued.
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When harassment policies go too far
September 6, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
Can a university’s policy on hazing and harassment prohibit conduct that “frightens, demeans, degrades or disgraces any person”?
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Facebook and free speech: One student’s battle
July 7, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
A student was suspended after using an unflattering image of his school’s president as his Facebook profile picture. Did this violate his free speech rights?
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Students, punished for praying, sue college
May 9, 2009 by Taylor Hannigan
The Scenario: Christian students were disciplined after one prayed with an instructor in a faculty office. Did the university go too far?
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