Bridget Glackin
Senior Vice President of Development
Executive Team
Bridget Glackin graduated cum laude from Fordham University with a B.A. in History and Political Science in 2007. After earning her undergraduate degree, Bridget worked as a press officer at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research in New York City, focusing on issues such as culture, immigration, and higher education. After returning to Fordham University to earn an M.A. in Modern European History, she started working at FIRE in 2010. She now lives in the Boston area with her husband and daughter.
Recent Writings
- FIRE’s 2017–18 annual report now available!,
- FIRE’s 2016–2017 Annual Report: Continued progress in the face of major challenges,
- Alumni: Stand with FIRE in the Fight for Campus Rights!,
- Check out FIRE’s First-Ever Annual Report Infographic!,
- Donate Today and Support FIRE’s Victories on Campus,
- Help FIRE Fight Back: Support Our Stand Up For Speech Litigation Project,
- FIRE’s Annual Report Now Available Online!,
- Don’t Miss Out!,
- Help Students and Professors Stand Up For Speech! Support FIRE Today,
- ‘The Torch’ Recognized by the Education Writers Association as One of Nation’s Best!,
- Help FIRE Leverage the Power of Public Awareness,
- Support FIRE's Fight Against Free Speech Zones,
- Continuing Progress for Western Kentucky University Reform Efforts,
- 'The Washington Times' Rings in the Academic Year with a Warning,
- The Reality of the Government's Reporting Requirement,
- News of DOJ/DOE Mandate Spreads,
- University of Alabama’s Grounds Use Policy Strikes Again,
- The Latest Commentary on Dartmouth,
- FIRE on NPR’s ‘Morning Edition’,
- Update on the Continuing Controversy at UCSB,
- Robert Shibley Calls on Governor McDonnell to Embrace Freedom of Association in ‘The Daily Caller’,
- Students Admit to Vandalism at DePaul University,
- 'Star-Ledger' Reports the Latest at Montclair State University,
- A Donation with Real Impact,
- Greg Reports on FIRE’s ‘Spotlight on Speech Codes’ for ‘Forbes’ Online,
- Educating and Empowering Students: Support FIRE’s Efforts on Campus,
- Michigan State College Libertarians Host Author Tom Woods,
- New FIRE Op-ed in ‘The Stanford Daily’,
- Former FIRE Legal Fellow on ‘CLS v. Martinez’ Fallout at Tufts,
- 'Unlearning Liberty' in the News,
- Democracy on a Ten-Day Delay?,
- Robert Shibley Blogs for ‘College Insurrection’,
- Peter Bonilla in ‘PolicyMic’: Ten Common Threats to Campus Free Speech,
- FIRE’s NC State Victory in the News,
- ‘The Cavalier Daily’ Reports on FIRE’s "Best Colleges" List,
- Funding for ‘The Daily Helmsman’ Restored,
- FIRE VP Shibley Wonders: Does Ohio Have Infinite Money to Burn?,
- Resolution for ‘The Red and Black’,
- FIRE’s New Video Featured in ‘Daily Caller’,
- KC Johnson on the Latest Threats to Due Process on Campus,
- Silencing Political Debate: Election Season Arrives at Texas A&M,
- Is Joking in a Graduation Speech Now Bullying in New Jersey?,
- This Month in FIRE History: Tarrant County College Bans Symbolic ‘Empty Holster' Protest,
- Fight for Religious Liberty Continues,
- Spread the Word: FIRE’s High School Essay Contest is Growing!,
- This Month in FIRE History: Missouri State's Attack on Press Freedom,
- Law Professor Explores Freedom of Association Controversy at Vanderbilt,
- This Month in FIRE History: FIRE Secures the Rights of Penn State Student Group,
- Help FIRE Defend Liberty on Campus,
- This Month in FIRE History: San Francisco State University Investigates Students for Anti-Terrorism Protest,
- Greg Takes On Proposed Arizona Law in 'The Huffington Post',
- This Month in FIRE History: Controversy at Harvard Business School,
- #1 Reason to Donate to FIRE in 2011,
- Reason #3 to Donate to FIRE in 2011,
- This Month in FIRE History: FIRE Beats Performance Art Censorship at Washington State,
- FIRE Happy Hour in Chicago Tomorrow!,
- This Month in FIRE History: Johns Hopkins University Suspends Student for 'Offensive' Party Invitation,
- This Month in FIRE History: Muzzling Dave Barry at Marquette,
- Greg on PJTV's 'Instavision',
- Greg on HotAir TV's 'Ed Morrissey Show' on Victory at UW-Stout,
- Greg Reports the Latest on 'Firefly' Case in 'The Huffington Post',
- This Month in FIRE History: Victory at Valdosta State,
- Greg Examines Harvard's New Civility Pledge in 'The Huffington Post',
- Greg on 'The Vicki McKenna Show' Tomorrow Night,
- This Month in FIRE History: OCR Reinforces First Amendment Protections on Campus,
- New Legal Scholarship by Will Creeley and Greg Lukianoff in 'The Charleston Law Review',
- Greg Examines Freedom of Association and Fraternities in 'The Huffington Post',
- Greg in 'The Huffington Post': Are Fraternities Disastrous for Free Speech on Campus?,
- This Month in FIRE History: SUNY Fredonia Professor Targeted for Political Expression,
- This Month in FIRE History: FIRE Announces 'Red Alert' List,
- Greg in 'The Huffington Post' on Federal Government's Threat to Free Speech,
- Summer in the City! FIRE Happy Hour in New York on June 16,
- Columnist Mona Charen Highlights FIRE's Efforts Following New OCR Threat to Students' Rights,
- This Month in FIRE History: Hug at Your Own Risk,
- This Month in FIRE History: Victory for Freedom of Association at Central Michigan University,
- Win at UCLA Marks FIRE's Landmark 200th Victory,
- This Month in FIRE History: Controversy at Colorado College,
- This Month in FIRE History: FIRE Introduces 'The Torch',
- This Month in FIRE History: FIRE Publishes Its 'Guide to Free Speech on Campus',
- FIRE in the News: A Look Back at 2010,
- This Month in FIRE History: The Battle over Freedom of Association on Campus,
- Greg Lukianoff Featured in 'Congressional Quarterly Researcher',
- New Podcast with Greg Lukianoff at 'Chronicle of Higher Education',
- FIRE Gives Thanks,
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