In a resignation letter, a philosophy professor at Portland State University alleged numerous incidents of persecution for exercising his academic freedom rights
Austin v. University of Florida Board of Trustees
Professors sued the University of Florida over its conflicts of interest policy
Beverly Gage, Yale University
Yale University professor resigns over influence of donors in curriculum.
Donna Hughes, University of Rhode Island
A professor at the University of Rhode Island was investigated by the school administration for an essay she published on gender identity
Tim Smith, University of San Diego
A law professor at the University of San Diego was investigated for a blog post critical of the Chinese government’s COVID-19 response
Garrett v. Hine
Two professors sued Bakersfield College after it allegedly retaliated against them for criticizing the way faculty spent grant money.
Monte Miller, East Carolina University
A professor resigned his position after a post denigrating Juneteenth appeared on his Facebook page.
Bonnell v. Lorenzo
A faculty member at Macomb Community College filed a lawsuit after being suspended for using obscene language in the classroom and allegedly retaliating against a complainant.
Hulen v. Yates
A tenured professor at Colorado State University sued the university after being transferred to another department, allegedly in retaliation for his contribution to an investigation of a colleague.
Depree v. Saunders
A professor sued the University of Southern Mississippi after he was relieved of his teaching and service obligations.