Home Colleges (Find a School) Brown University Private University Providence, Rhode IslandSearch all Schools News Speech Code RatingYellowDue Process Ratings D, C, C Free Speech Rankings 114 of 203 Cases 2 NewsDisinvitationsLeader StatementsScholars Under Fire News ‘Old Roots, New Roots’: An exploration of environmentalism and free speech at Brown University May 23, 2023 News FIRE continues to urge reform to press policies at 15 top colleges December 3, 2020 FIRE urges 15 top colleges and universities to improve restrictive press policies November 12, 2020 So to Speak podcast: Glenn Loury objects July 8, 2020 Appeals court declines to expand universities’ obligations under Title IX July 27, 2018 Speech Code Countdown: ‘U.S. News’ Top 25 College Rankings, Numbers 19-11 October 6, 2016 'TWISTING TITLE IX' WEEK: Judge Rules Against Brown in Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit, but Cites School’s Broad Latitude to Punish Students September 30, 2016 Greg to Give Constitution Day Lecture at Brown: ‘Should Free Speech be Limited on College Campuses?’ [UPDATED] September 12, 2016 Due Process Legal Update: Settlements, Trials, and More July 27, 2016 Due Process Legal Update: Students’ Title IX and Due Process Claims Move Forward, But Challenges Remain March 1, 2016 FIRE Q&A: Reason@Brown's Christopher Robotham December 28, 2015 It’s Already Been a Remarkably Bad Year for Student Press October 21, 2015 News FSN Member, Former FIRE Intern Defend Free Speech at Brown October 16, 2015 Monopolizing the Marketplace of Ideas July 17, 2015 The Secret Life of Safe Spaces July 15, 2015 FIRE Chairman Calls Out Northeast Colleges in Annual ‘Muzzle Awards’ July 6, 2015 Judith Shulevitz: College Students Are ‘Hiding From Scary Ideas’ March 23, 2015 Brown University’s Two-Faced Attitude Toward Free Speech November 18, 2014 Brown Releases Final Response to Ray Kelly ‘Heckler’s Veto’ Incident September 30, 2014 Boston’s WGBH Announces Muzzle Award ‘Winners’ July 9, 2014 Brown Student Tells Story of Sexual Assault Accusation in ‘Daily Beast’ June 12, 2014 University of Chicago Professor in ‘Tribune’: Whither Free Speech? March 25, 2014 Brown University Committee Releases Initial Report on Ray Kelly’s Would-Be Speech February 21, 2014 FIRE Statement on Brown University President's Letter to Brown Community November 6, 2013 Three Reasons to Debate, Not Silence, Opposing Views October 31, 2013 Quinnipiac Administrator: Skimpy Nurse Costumes 'As Offensive As Writing the "N-word" on a Blackboard' October 30, 2013 At Brown, Free Speech Loses as Hecklers Silence NYPD Commissioner October 30, 2013 It’s Free Speech Week, and Students Are Speaking Out October 21, 2013 ‘Brown Daily Herald’: Promote the Marketplace of Ideas December 4, 2012 Brown University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy Threatens Fundamental Fairness March 19, 2012 Former FIRE Intern in 'Brown Daily Herald': New President Must Respect Individual Rights November 14, 2011 Due Process at Brown University? At All? October 11, 2011 2011 FIRE Intern Promotes Free Speech at Brown University September 7, 2011 Brown University on Full Disclosure (or Lack Thereof) April 27, 2011 Brown University Students Unlearn Liberty February 15, 2011 The State of Free Speech on Campus: Brown University March 17, 2009 Spring 2007 ‘FIRE Quarterly’ Now Available May 24, 2007 Blog Why Private Schools Need to Follow Their Own Rules April 18, 2007 Truly Fostering Debate March 9, 2007 ‘The New York Times’ Looks at Middle East Controversies on Campus February 26, 2007 Blog Victory at Brown February 1, 2007 Victory for Religious Liberty at Brown University: RUF Reinstated January 31, 2007 Press Release Happy Holidays from FIRE December 22, 2006 RUF Initiates Re-affiliation Process at Brown December 4, 2006 Brown’s Rev. Cooper Nelson: Not Off the Hook Yet November 29, 2006 Brown University Agrees to Reinstate Suspended Religious Organization, But Concerns Remain November 28, 2006 Brown's Hypocrisy November 27, 2006 Brown University Takes Step Toward Lifting Suspension, But Problems Remain November 21, 2006 FIRE on ‘Up Front with Vicki McKenna’ Today November 21, 2006 Watch FIRE on ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ Tonight! November 20, 2006 Why Are We So Afraid of Controversy? November 20, 2006 Brown University Case in ‘The Providence Journal’ November 20, 2006 Blog FIRE on Rhode Island Radio to Discuss Brown University Case November 20, 2006 Blog Mystery Shrouds Brown’s Suspension of Religious Student Organization November 16, 2006 Brown Suspends Religious Student Group Without Explanation November 16, 2006 Press Release Subscribe to FIRE News EmailYou're subscribed Share Share this selection on Twitter Share this selection via email
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‘Old Roots, New Roots’: An exploration of environmentalism and free speech at Brown University May 23, 2023 News FIRE continues to urge reform to press policies at 15 top colleges December 3, 2020 FIRE urges 15 top colleges and universities to improve restrictive press policies November 12, 2020 So to Speak podcast: Glenn Loury objects July 8, 2020 Appeals court declines to expand universities’ obligations under Title IX July 27, 2018 Speech Code Countdown: ‘U.S. News’ Top 25 College Rankings, Numbers 19-11 October 6, 2016 'TWISTING TITLE IX' WEEK: Judge Rules Against Brown in Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit, but Cites School’s Broad Latitude to Punish Students September 30, 2016 Greg to Give Constitution Day Lecture at Brown: ‘Should Free Speech be Limited on College Campuses?’ [UPDATED] September 12, 2016 Due Process Legal Update: Settlements, Trials, and More July 27, 2016 Due Process Legal Update: Students’ Title IX and Due Process Claims Move Forward, But Challenges Remain March 1, 2016 FIRE Q&A: Reason@Brown's Christopher Robotham December 28, 2015 It’s Already Been a Remarkably Bad Year for Student Press October 21, 2015 News FSN Member, Former FIRE Intern Defend Free Speech at Brown October 16, 2015 Monopolizing the Marketplace of Ideas July 17, 2015 The Secret Life of Safe Spaces July 15, 2015 FIRE Chairman Calls Out Northeast Colleges in Annual ‘Muzzle Awards’ July 6, 2015 Judith Shulevitz: College Students Are ‘Hiding From Scary Ideas’ March 23, 2015 Brown University’s Two-Faced Attitude Toward Free Speech November 18, 2014 Brown Releases Final Response to Ray Kelly ‘Heckler’s Veto’ Incident September 30, 2014 Boston’s WGBH Announces Muzzle Award ‘Winners’ July 9, 2014 Brown Student Tells Story of Sexual Assault Accusation in ‘Daily Beast’ June 12, 2014 University of Chicago Professor in ‘Tribune’: Whither Free Speech? March 25, 2014 Brown University Committee Releases Initial Report on Ray Kelly’s Would-Be Speech February 21, 2014 FIRE Statement on Brown University President's Letter to Brown Community November 6, 2013 Three Reasons to Debate, Not Silence, Opposing Views October 31, 2013 Quinnipiac Administrator: Skimpy Nurse Costumes 'As Offensive As Writing the "N-word" on a Blackboard' October 30, 2013 At Brown, Free Speech Loses as Hecklers Silence NYPD Commissioner October 30, 2013 It’s Free Speech Week, and Students Are Speaking Out October 21, 2013 ‘Brown Daily Herald’: Promote the Marketplace of Ideas December 4, 2012 Brown University’s Sexual Misconduct Policy Threatens Fundamental Fairness March 19, 2012 Former FIRE Intern in 'Brown Daily Herald': New President Must Respect Individual Rights November 14, 2011 Due Process at Brown University? At All? October 11, 2011 2011 FIRE Intern Promotes Free Speech at Brown University September 7, 2011 Brown University on Full Disclosure (or Lack Thereof) April 27, 2011 Brown University Students Unlearn Liberty February 15, 2011 The State of Free Speech on Campus: Brown University March 17, 2009 Spring 2007 ‘FIRE Quarterly’ Now Available May 24, 2007 Blog Why Private Schools Need to Follow Their Own Rules April 18, 2007 Truly Fostering Debate March 9, 2007 ‘The New York Times’ Looks at Middle East Controversies on Campus February 26, 2007 Blog Victory at Brown February 1, 2007 Victory for Religious Liberty at Brown University: RUF Reinstated January 31, 2007 Press Release Happy Holidays from FIRE December 22, 2006 RUF Initiates Re-affiliation Process at Brown December 4, 2006 Brown’s Rev. Cooper Nelson: Not Off the Hook Yet November 29, 2006 Brown University Agrees to Reinstate Suspended Religious Organization, But Concerns Remain November 28, 2006 Brown's Hypocrisy November 27, 2006 Brown University Takes Step Toward Lifting Suspension, But Problems Remain November 21, 2006 FIRE on ‘Up Front with Vicki McKenna’ Today November 21, 2006 Watch FIRE on ‘The O’Reilly Factor’ Tonight! November 20, 2006 Why Are We So Afraid of Controversy? November 20, 2006 Brown University Case in ‘The Providence Journal’ November 20, 2006 Blog FIRE on Rhode Island Radio to Discuss Brown University Case November 20, 2006 Blog Mystery Shrouds Brown’s Suspension of Religious Student Organization November 16, 2006 Brown Suspends Religious Student Group Without Explanation November 16, 2006 Press Release
‘Old Roots, New Roots’: An exploration of environmentalism and free speech at Brown University May 23, 2023 News
'TWISTING TITLE IX' WEEK: Judge Rules Against Brown in Sexual Misconduct Lawsuit, but Cites School’s Broad Latitude to Punish Students September 30, 2016
Greg to Give Constitution Day Lecture at Brown: ‘Should Free Speech be Limited on College Campuses?’ [UPDATED] September 12, 2016
Due Process Legal Update: Students’ Title IX and Due Process Claims Move Forward, But Challenges Remain March 1, 2016
Quinnipiac Administrator: Skimpy Nurse Costumes 'As Offensive As Writing the "N-word" on a Blackboard' October 30, 2013
Former FIRE Intern in 'Brown Daily Herald': New President Must Respect Individual Rights November 14, 2011
Brown University Agrees to Reinstate Suspended Religious Organization, But Concerns Remain November 28, 2006
