January 31, 2003

Universities Urged to Protect Academic Freedom in the Face of War

By DAN CARNEVALE

The Association of American Universities released a statement this month urging institutions to remain committed to academic freedom while the nation prepares for war and defends itself from terrorists. The association is composed of 62 leading research universities.

"For the university to fulfill its obligations to academic freedom and to intellectual development, it must provide a forum in which individuals and groups can advocate their views," the statement said. "It must assure an

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