The UNC Systems’ Committee on University Governance gave an initial nod Wednesday to a formal definition for academic freedom. “Academic freedom as a concept is included in our code and has been for ...

Academic freedom gives members of the academic community the right to conduct and participate in educational activities without arbitrary interference from state authorities or private individuals or ...

The UNC System Board of Governors is working toward establishing an official definition of "academic freedom." On Wednesday, the board's Committee on University Governance voted to endorse a system ...