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A drawing of a woman standing with a telescope on top of a stack of books in the mountainous outdoors, suggesting education as a path to freedom.
A drawing of a woman standing with a telescope on top of a stack of books in the mountainous outdoors, suggesting education as a path to freedom.

Education as Freedom

September 12, 2025

As a new academic year begins, Michael S. Roth writes that colleges must redouble their commitment to educating for freedom—including freedom from governmental intrusion.

A collection of speech bubbles of many different colors against a brown background.
A collection of speech bubbles of many different colors against a brown background.

Free Speech Matters. So Does DEI.

March 6, 2025

Students can’t speak and debate freely without inclusion and belonging, Michael S. Roth writes.

A red, white and blue highway billboard sign that says "Election 2024" above stars and stripes.
A red, white and blue highway billboard sign that says "Election 2024" above stars and stripes.

Defending Democracy, Defending the University

November 1, 2024

Michael S. Roth writes that attacks on higher ed and democracy this election season threaten to sweep away 100-plus years of progress.

Displaced Palestinian children gather around a vat of what appears to be soup, holding containers to collect food aid.
Displaced Palestinian children gather around a vat of what appears to be soup, holding containers to collect food aid.

Cease-Fire Now

March 25, 2024

Michael S. Roth pushes back against calls for college leaders to stay silent.