Is academic freedom on the decline? 35% of US college professors say yes, finds survey Latest job recruitment

A new survey reveals that 35% of U.S. college professors believe academic freedom has declined in the past six years. Conducted by NORC at the University of Chicago, the survey highlights growing concerns over self-censorship, with over half of professors admitting to altering language or avoiding controversial topics. Faculty members also worry about job security and the climate surrounding academic freedom, as political pressures and external factors increasingly shape their ability to teach and express ideas freely.