The University of Pittsburgh aims to promote dialogue, engage our community, and contribute knowledge on complex topics. We are committed to fostering an environment of respect, concern for others, diversity, inclusion, and belonging, which are the foundation of our community.
Through initiatives like the Institute of Politics’ All Angles speaker series and the Years of Discourse and Dialogue or ongoing classroom discussions, we actively demonstrate our commitment to the free exchange of ideas.
Review university policies and guidelines that govern free speech on our campus, ensuring a respectful and inclusive environment for all members of our community.
We have compiled several frequently asked questions and valuable resources related to free speech, designed to enhance understanding and promote informed discussions within our community.
The First Amendment protects the right to freedom of speech in the U.S., though there are exceptions, including incitement, true threats, defamation, obscenity, and fraud.
The Year of Discourse and Dialogue provides a chance to collectively engage with diverse ideas and programs, utilizing our University’s strengths to enhance learning.
All Angles is a speaker series that allows students to explore contemporary public policy and understand it from diverse perspectives along today’s political spectrum.
The Institute for Citizens & Scholars Campus Call for Free Expression is a commitment by college presidents to highlight and reaffirm the principles of critical inquiry and civic discourse on their campuses.
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