Sabrina Conza
Program Officer, Campus Rights Advocacy
Campus Rights Team
Sabrina graduated summa cum laude from the University of Florida in 2020 with a bachelor’s degree in journalism. Her interest in free speech stems from spending seven years as a student journalist in high school and college. While in college, Sabrina served as a research assistant for the Brechner Center for Freedom of Information, where she focused on public records access, and as a communications intern for the Reporters Committee for Freedom of the Press. Sabrina was also an active member of her university’s student government, The Independent Florida Alligator student newspaper, and WUFT News. Outside of FIRE, Sabrina enjoys strolling the National Mall with her dog, Teddy, and chipping away at her never-ending book collection.
Recent Writings
- NYU grad student employee fired, investigated for writing on garbage,
- University of Alabama cites ‘core values’ in investigating #YeIsRight chalk,
- Keeping censorship track record alive, Fordham bans RAs from speaking with media,
- University of Arizona faculty demand fair grievance committee elections after admin caught removing ‘problematic’ professors from ballot,
- Facing lawsuit, Hamline suddenly discovers its commitment to academic freedom,
- No ‘dissidents’ allowed? Tulane investigating student after op-ed supporting Kanye West,
- FIRE criticizes Harvard for rescinding human rights champion Ken Roth’s fellowship,
- FIRE calls on Hamline University to reinstate art history instructor dismissed for showing medieval depiction of Muhammad,
- UC Irvine selectively enforces electronic communications policy, suppresses support for striking students,
- VICTORY: Lindenwood University will now let student groups endorse political candidates ,
- After FIRE’s intervention, University of Toledo won’t require faculty, students to use ‘chosen first names’,
- After denying TPUSA recognition, Lindenwood incorrectly says student organizations cannot endorse political candidates,
- Three ‘problematic’ professors excluded from selection for University of Arizona’s academic freedom committee,
- Lindenwood student government denies recognition to TPUSA chapter, hoping to avoid controversy, but creates controversy instead,
- Viral video appears to show Trinity College singling out one student’s political dorm display for removal,
- FIRE urges transparency, action from Penn State after Uncensored America event cancellation,
- Furman University violates faculty free expression, investigates professor for attending Unite the Right rally,
- Did Boston’s Simmons University concoct scheme to oust controversial professor? It sure looks that way.,
- Instructor investigated, on leave for Facebook posts blaming the devil for Pride event,
- [UPDATE] San Diego Mesa College violates academic freedom, investigates professor for essay example associating GOP with fascism,
- FIRE commends University of New Mexico for its response to disruption at Tomi Lahren event,
- FIRE urges Twitter, Carnegie Mellon not to censor professor who wished Queen Elizabeth ‘excruciating’ death,
- Kansas City Art Institute further restricts students’ speech rights following free speech controversy,
- REPORT: Ferris State professor suspended for referring to students as ‘cocksuckers,’ ‘vectors of disease’ in satirical monologue settles with university for $95,000,
- [UPDATED] UCSD must open segregated orientation to all students, regardless of race,
- FIRE demands University of Texas at Dallas end investigation of professor for tweet asking for a ‘cure for homosexuality’,
- Southern New Hampshire University forbids students from inviting ‘controversial’ speakers to campus, claims to promote ‘diverse ideas’,
- University of Hartford fumbles on free speech, doubles down on censorship by blocking comments on its sports-related social media post,
- FIRE to Hood College: You can’t fire faculty for backlash to their political views,
- Records undermine SUNY Brockport’s justifications for censoring Jalil Muntaqim event,
- Ilya Shapiro resigns from Georgetown following reinstatement after 122-day investigation of tweets,
- FIRE alerts Saint Vincent College’s accreditor to compliance violation after college president vows to personally approve all speaker invitations,
- Drake student leaders claim they rejected TPUSA for its allegedly ‘racist’ and ‘transphobic’ views, not for being conservative. That’s still impermissible.,
- One day after FIRE letter, Eckerd College student government recognizes College Republicans,
- Better than a poke in the eye: Creighton University Turning Point USA chapter’s suspension lifted, but it gets probation for planning an event featuring conservative speakers,
- Eckerd College student government says College Republicans must stop expressing ‘problem’ views on social media if they want recognition,
- Caltech refuses to change viewpoint-discriminatory event funding guideline,
- Kentucky college pressures student group to cancel controversial ‘Ukraine on Fire’ documentary screening,
- VICTORY: Montclair State clarifies resident assistants may make ‘negative’ comments to media,
- FIRE to NYU: Uphold your free speech promises and stop investigating anti-Zionist statement,
- Linfield University finally drops bogus investigation of professor who still doesn’t know the allegations against her,
- Dartmouth continues to violate College Republicans’ rights, imposing $3,600 in security fees following Andy Ngo event,
- FIRE to Creighton University: Student-organized events do not endanger your tax-exempt status,
- Linfield says employee complaints are SO confidential the university can’t even tell professor why she’s being investigated,
- Defunded SUNY Brockport Jalil Muntaqim event to happen online tomorrow,
- Catholic University of America clears student of ‘disorderly conduct’ charge for ‘Arthur’ meme,
- Catholic University investigates student for ‘disorderly’ memes criticizing YAF chapter,
- VICTORY: After FIRE letter, University of Northern Iowa clarifies resident assistants may speak with media,
- I want to go to law school, but I'm not excited for 3 years of illiberalism and controversy,
- Linfield’s ludicrous justification for investigating professor’s social media posts earns second letter from FIRE,
- San Diego State claims to have evidence justifying its removal of a professor for referencing slurs in teaching linguistics. Let’s see it.,
- Linfield launches investigation of professor’s posts praising English majors, suggesting tensions between English and business departments,
- Bad move: SUNY Brockport caves, sends in-person event online after pressure from elected officials and public criticism,
- SUNY Brockport betrays First Amendment obligations, defunds controversial speaker,
- Disturbing trend of prior review at University of Northern Iowa opens the door to press censorship,
- SUNY Brockport must not heed calls to disinvite former Black Panther, convicted murderer,
- Here we go again: Newspaper theft rears its ugly head at Keene State as college refuses to intervene,
- VICTORY: Three months after rejecting pro-Israel club, Duke student senate grants Students Supporting Israel recognition,
- As FIRE launches student press initiative, student journalists continue to face censorship around every corner,
- [UPDATED] University of Dayton administration canceled UN special rapporteur’s COVID-19 speech over views on reproductive health,
- Duke student senate passes resolution condemning antisemitism but leaves pro-Israel club unrecognized,
- Dartmouth evades questions after moving Andy Ngo event online, so FIRE goes to the source.,
- Dartmouth forced Andy Ngo’s event to go online only — despite protesters never showing up. FIRE wants answers.,
- After FIRE criticism, Washington and Lee implements new political activity policy, allowing students to advocate for political candidates,
- Ferris State cannot punish professor for comedic — and now viral — video jokingly referring to students as ‘cocksuckers’ and ‘vectors of disease’,
- Sen. Rand Paul joins calls urging Duke to recognize pro-Israel club,
- Zionist and civil liberties groups join FIRE in defending expressive rights of Duke Students Supporting Israel chapter,
- University of Florida faculty senate report: University restricted COVID-19-related research,
- Too little too late? Duke promises to provide ‘options’ for Students Supporting Israel club denied recognition.,
- FIRE joins calls for University of Rochester to end suspension of English professor who quoted racial epithet in class,
- Duke student senate upholds veto of Students Supporting Israel chapter over ‘uninclusive’ tweet,
- Duke student government president vetoes pro-Israel club recognition over social media post,
- Duke University investigates, surveils messages on Free Expression Bridge,
- FIRE calls on Iowa Law to nix inclusion pledge for faculty evaluations,
- Nine months after FIRE letter, Utah State University revises social media policy,
- University of Virginia doubles down on unconstitutional punishment of student for comparing protesters to ‘speed bumps’,
- Cypress College used ‘safety’ as pretext to endorse a heckler’s veto,
- UVA punished student over ‘speedbumps’ remark about protesters,
- FIRE joins calls on Illinois Tech to address student government’s rejection of TPUSA chapter based on viewpoint,
- University of Oklahoma instructor gets it wrong — again,
- Oklahoma responds (sort of) to FIRE investigation into troubling faculty workshop,
- ‘Stop talking right now’: University of Oklahoma training shows instructors how to censor, indoctrinate students,
- Seattle Law School clarifies it will protect students’ associational rights,
- FIRE demands answers from Cypress College over cancelled professor,
- Seattle Law School mum on whether student government can oust student groups over views,
- University of Oklahoma refuses to end compelled speech in diversity training program,
- University of San Diego ends investigation into professor who criticized Chinese government,
- [UPDATED] University of Oklahoma diversity training requires students, faculty to agree with university-approved viewpoints,
- University of San Diego Law to FIRE: We’re still ‘reviewing’ professor’s blog post,
- FIRE calls on University of San Diego Law to cease investigating professor for criticizing Chinese government,
- Skidmore student government reverses course, recognizes progressive Zionists club ,
- Viewpoint discrimination at Skidmore: Student government rejects progressive Zionists club for encouraging ‘dialogue’ while conveying ‘one perspective’,
- FIRE calls on Saint Joseph’s to reinstate and end investigation into professor for political tweets,
- FIRE calls on Utah State to drop policy used to block student critics on social media ,
- The show must go on: Iowa college won’t sponsor virtual play, local theater group steps up,
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