Viral videos, politics, and censorship: Faculty navigate the new battleground of higher education in the US
Universities in the US face rising challenges as social media, politics, and censorship collide in classrooms. Teaching sensitive topics like race, religion, and extremism has become high-stakes, with viral clips and political scrutiny amplifying controversy. Faculty navigate a precarious environment where academic freedom is threatened, forcing institutions to develop policies and support systems to protect open inquiry and critical debate.
Universities in the US face rising challenges as social media, politics, and censorship collide in classrooms. Teaching sensitive topics like race, religion, and extremism has become high-stakes, with viral clips and political scrutiny amplifying controversy. Faculty navigate a precarious environment where academic freedom is threatened, forcing institutions to develop policies and support systems to protect open inquiry and critical debate.
