Home Colleges (Find a School) University of Oklahoma Public University Norman, OklahomaSearch all Schools News Speech Code RatingYellowFree Speech Rankings 51 of 251 Cases 5 NewsDeplatformingsLeader StatementsScholars Under Fire News University of Oklahoma instructor gets it wrong — again July 21, 2021 What exactly is the problem with the University of Oklahoma’s “Anti-Racist Rhetoric & Pedagogies” workshop? July 15, 2021 News Confusion, caution over new Oklahoma law continue to impact college teaching July 8, 2021 News Oklahoma responds (sort of) to FIRE investigation into troubling faculty workshop June 24, 2021 ‘Stop talking right now’: University of Oklahoma training shows instructors how to censor, indoctrinate students June 22, 2021 News No diversity of thought in University of Oklahoma diversity training [VIDEO] May 10, 2021 University of Oklahoma refuses to end compelled speech in diversity training program May 5, 2021 University of Oklahoma defends diversity training requiring agreement with university-approved viewpoints but signals willingness to reconsider April 12, 2021 [UPDATED] University of Oklahoma diversity training requires students, faculty to agree with university-approved viewpoints April 8, 2021 450 OU Daily papers featuring sexual harassment allegations stolen September 24, 2018 University of Oklahoma censors fracking research at the request of oil company CEO November 28, 2017 More Campus Leaders Address Free Speech Following Election November 21, 2016 FIRE Announces 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech: 2016 February 17, 2016 Press Release Professor to Colleges: Summon the Courage to Defend the Constitution April 16, 2015 Colleges Rush to Violate Free Speech, Due Process in Response to Speech Controversies April 9, 2015 Press Release ‘Huffington Post’ Interview Suggests President Obama Needs to Remember Con Law March 23, 2015 Robert Shibley and Oklahoma State Prof Joey Senat Take on Arguments for Punishing Racist Chant March 12, 2015 News After Quick Expulsions, U. of Oklahoma Taking Heat on Free Speech and Due Process March 11, 2015 University of Oklahoma Expels Students for Constitutionally Protected Speech March 10, 2015 News Statement on the Recent Fraternity Controversy at the University of Oklahoma March 9, 2015 U. of Oklahoma President Defends Speech Rights of Marching Band Members October 21, 2014 Engaging the Oklahoma legislature on its decision to investigate Richard Dawkins’ free speech May 20, 2009 Blog Rights in the News: FIRE Enters the Fray Over Dawkins Investigation in Oklahoma March 20, 2009 Blog Greg in ‘Huffington Post’ on the Oklahoma Legislature’s Investigation of Dawkins March 20, 2009 Blog Oklahoma legislature investigates Richard Dawkins’ free speech March 20, 2009 Blog Greg Discusses Oklahoma Legislature’s Rumored Investigation of Richard Dawkins' Speech March 16, 2009 Is Oklahoma investigating Richard Dawkins free speech? March 14, 2009 Blog Repression of Political Speech and Activity Abounds on College Campuses in 2008 December 24, 2008 Weekly Media Round-up: Victory at Temple College Highlights FIRE’s Week November 7, 2008 Weekly Media Round-up: National Media Takes Quinnipiac to School, With FIRE’s Help October 31, 2008 Blog Greg in ‘The Huffington Post’ on ‘A Tale of Two Universities’ October 31, 2008 Victory for Free Speech at University of Oklahoma: Ban on Political E-mails Rescinded October 28, 2008 As election nears, censorship fever hits college campuses October 17, 2008 Blog With Election Weeks Away, Political Speech Under Attack on America’s Campuses October 15, 2008 Press Release National Attention Continues for FIRE’s Work at Illinois October 8, 2008 Weekly Media Round-up: FIRE’s Expertise Widely Cited, and Pressure Grows on Brandeis and Third Circuit Schools October 3, 2008 Blog ‘Chicago Tribune’ Highlights FIRE’s Work Defending Political Speech October 3, 2008 The Chill Is Nothing New September 9, 2005 Blog The ‘N-Word,’ the P.C. Police, and Honest Dialogue About Race May 19, 2005 Blog Alabama and the American Flag March 1, 2005 News ‘The Oklahoman’ Runs FIRE’s Column on Bias at OU February 23, 2005 News University of Oklahoma Administration Plots to Punish Professor for Political Beliefs, Whistleblowing December 7, 2004 Press Release Oklahoma Professor's First Amendment Rights Still Under Threat August 5, 2000 Press Release
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University of Oklahoma instructor gets it wrong — again July 21, 2021 What exactly is the problem with the University of Oklahoma’s “Anti-Racist Rhetoric & Pedagogies” workshop? July 15, 2021 News Confusion, caution over new Oklahoma law continue to impact college teaching July 8, 2021 News Oklahoma responds (sort of) to FIRE investigation into troubling faculty workshop June 24, 2021 ‘Stop talking right now’: University of Oklahoma training shows instructors how to censor, indoctrinate students June 22, 2021 News No diversity of thought in University of Oklahoma diversity training [VIDEO] May 10, 2021 University of Oklahoma refuses to end compelled speech in diversity training program May 5, 2021 University of Oklahoma defends diversity training requiring agreement with university-approved viewpoints but signals willingness to reconsider April 12, 2021 [UPDATED] University of Oklahoma diversity training requires students, faculty to agree with university-approved viewpoints April 8, 2021 450 OU Daily papers featuring sexual harassment allegations stolen September 24, 2018 University of Oklahoma censors fracking research at the request of oil company CEO November 28, 2017 More Campus Leaders Address Free Speech Following Election November 21, 2016 FIRE Announces 10 Worst Colleges for Free Speech: 2016 February 17, 2016 Press Release Professor to Colleges: Summon the Courage to Defend the Constitution April 16, 2015 Colleges Rush to Violate Free Speech, Due Process in Response to Speech Controversies April 9, 2015 Press Release ‘Huffington Post’ Interview Suggests President Obama Needs to Remember Con Law March 23, 2015 Robert Shibley and Oklahoma State Prof Joey Senat Take on Arguments for Punishing Racist Chant March 12, 2015 News After Quick Expulsions, U. of Oklahoma Taking Heat on Free Speech and Due Process March 11, 2015 University of Oklahoma Expels Students for Constitutionally Protected Speech March 10, 2015 News Statement on the Recent Fraternity Controversy at the University of Oklahoma March 9, 2015 U. of Oklahoma President Defends Speech Rights of Marching Band Members October 21, 2014 Engaging the Oklahoma legislature on its decision to investigate Richard Dawkins’ free speech May 20, 2009 Blog Rights in the News: FIRE Enters the Fray Over Dawkins Investigation in Oklahoma March 20, 2009 Blog Greg in ‘Huffington Post’ on the Oklahoma Legislature’s Investigation of Dawkins March 20, 2009 Blog Oklahoma legislature investigates Richard Dawkins’ free speech March 20, 2009 Blog Greg Discusses Oklahoma Legislature’s Rumored Investigation of Richard Dawkins' Speech March 16, 2009 Is Oklahoma investigating Richard Dawkins free speech? March 14, 2009 Blog Repression of Political Speech and Activity Abounds on College Campuses in 2008 December 24, 2008 Weekly Media Round-up: Victory at Temple College Highlights FIRE’s Week November 7, 2008 Weekly Media Round-up: National Media Takes Quinnipiac to School, With FIRE’s Help October 31, 2008 Blog Greg in ‘The Huffington Post’ on ‘A Tale of Two Universities’ October 31, 2008 Victory for Free Speech at University of Oklahoma: Ban on Political E-mails Rescinded October 28, 2008 As election nears, censorship fever hits college campuses October 17, 2008 Blog With Election Weeks Away, Political Speech Under Attack on America’s Campuses October 15, 2008 Press Release National Attention Continues for FIRE’s Work at Illinois October 8, 2008 Weekly Media Round-up: FIRE’s Expertise Widely Cited, and Pressure Grows on Brandeis and Third Circuit Schools October 3, 2008 Blog ‘Chicago Tribune’ Highlights FIRE’s Work Defending Political Speech October 3, 2008 The Chill Is Nothing New September 9, 2005 Blog The ‘N-Word,’ the P.C. Police, and Honest Dialogue About Race May 19, 2005 Blog Alabama and the American Flag March 1, 2005 News ‘The Oklahoman’ Runs FIRE’s Column on Bias at OU February 23, 2005 News University of Oklahoma Administration Plots to Punish Professor for Political Beliefs, Whistleblowing December 7, 2004 Press Release Oklahoma Professor's First Amendment Rights Still Under Threat August 5, 2000 Press Release
What exactly is the problem with the University of Oklahoma’s “Anti-Racist Rhetoric & Pedagogies” workshop? July 15, 2021 News
‘Stop talking right now’: University of Oklahoma training shows instructors how to censor, indoctrinate students June 22, 2021 News
University of Oklahoma defends diversity training requiring agreement with university-approved viewpoints but signals willingness to reconsider April 12, 2021
[UPDATED] University of Oklahoma diversity training requires students, faculty to agree with university-approved viewpoints April 8, 2021
Colleges Rush to Violate Free Speech, Due Process in Response to Speech Controversies April 9, 2015 Press Release
Robert Shibley and Oklahoma State Prof Joey Senat Take on Arguments for Punishing Racist Chant March 12, 2015 News
Engaging the Oklahoma legislature on its decision to investigate Richard Dawkins’ free speech May 20, 2009 Blog
Greg Discusses Oklahoma Legislature’s Rumored Investigation of Richard Dawkins' Speech March 16, 2009
Weekly Media Round-up: National Media Takes Quinnipiac to School, With FIRE’s Help October 31, 2008 Blog
Victory for Free Speech at University of Oklahoma: Ban on Political E-mails Rescinded October 28, 2008
With Election Weeks Away, Political Speech Under Attack on America’s Campuses October 15, 2008 Press Release
Weekly Media Round-up: FIRE’s Expertise Widely Cited, and Pressure Grows on Brandeis and Third Circuit Schools October 3, 2008 Blog
University of Oklahoma Administration Plots to Punish Professor for Political Beliefs, Whistleblowing December 7, 2004 Press Release
