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Beyond the Headlines: The Reality of Free Speech on College Campuses
Despite national debates suggesting that students face suppression of their views on college campuses, the latest Lumina Foundation-Gallup study tells a different story.
The Beyond the Headlines: The Reality of Free Speech on College Campuses report finds that most bachelor's degree students, regardless of political affiliation, say that their university fosters an environment where free speech is encouraged. From discussions on race, gender and religion to broader political viewpoints, students feel they can express themselves openly.
While public discourse may paint a picture of restricted speech, student experiences suggest that open discussion remains a core value of higher education.
Download the report today to learn more about student perspectives on free speech on college campuses.
Beyond the Headlines: The Reality of Free Speech on College Campuses
Despite national debates suggesting that students face suppression of their views on college campuses, the latest Lumina Foundation-Gallup study tells a different story.
The Beyond the Headlines: The Reality of Free Speech on College Campuses report finds that most bachelor's degree students, regardless of political affiliation, say that their university fosters an environment where free speech is encouraged. From discussions on race, gender and religion to broader political viewpoints, students feel they can express themselves openly.
While public discourse may paint a picture of restricted speech, student experiences suggest that open discussion remains a core value of higher education.
Download the report today to learn more about student perspectives on free speech on college campuses.
74% of bachelor's degree students say their university does an "excellent" or "good" job of promoting free speech, including 73% of Republican students and 75% of Democratic students.
6 in 10 agree that students at their school can freely discuss issues related to race (66%), gender and sexual orientation (67%), and religion (62%) on campus.
70% of bachelor's degree students feel like they belong in their campus community.
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