Academic Freedom

The Spark: Unpacking the Leadership’s Statements Specific Details The crisp autumn air carries a familiar energy across the Cornell University campus, a blend of academic ambition and the vibrant pulse of student life. But lately, this usual atmosphere has been punctuated by a more charged current – a vigorous debate ignited by recent pronouncements from … Read more

The Catalyst: Unpacking the Leadership’s Words The Specific Remarks and Context The ivy-covered walls of Cornell University, a bastion of intellectual pursuit for over a century and a half, have become a stage for a spirited and often contentious debate. Sparked by recent remarks from key Cornell leaders, a renewed examination of academic freedom, its … Read more