Freedom of Expression

Winter/26

The Chicago Forum Student Board engages Maroons in difficult conversations through relevant, approachable events.

Winter/26

On UChicago Arts and Humanities Day 2025, the University threw open its doors to the city and to artists and thinkers of every stripe.

Summer/25

At an alumni event this spring, panelists discussed threats to higher education in light of a foundational UChicago value.

Summer/25

As book bans spread nationwide, a professor, an author, and UChicago’s library system defend the freedom to read.

Winter/25

In the Chicago Forum’s second year, a landmark gift and an expanding slate of activities.

Fall/23

A new forum promotes free and open discourse at UChicago and beyond.

Summer/23

An excerpt from a speech to the Class of 2023.

Summer/21

Questions for Leila Brammer, inaugural director of the College’s Parrhesia Program for Public Discourse.

July–Aug/15

As free expression comes under challenge on some campuses, the University’s affirmation of a long-standing value may become a model for higher education.