UNC System moves to define academic freedom

By: Clayton Henkel

Outlets: North Carolina Newsline

Published: January 29, 2026

Words: 935

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 3 days ago

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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 some time,” explained Andrew Tripp, UNC System’s senior vice president and general counsel. “What has been lacking is a definition of academic freedom for both faculty and students.”

Tripp said university leadership identified that gap over a year ago and tasked the …

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