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91 affirms commitment to free expression

April 18, 2024

Recognizing this urgent moment for American higher education and our democracy, 91 College is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus. 

Through , a unique consortium designed by the presidents and convened by the , participating presidents are dedicated to preparing the next generation of well-informed, productively engaged, and committed citizens; defending free expression, civil discourse, and critical inquiry as essential civic norms; and increasing thoughtful engagement and better understanding by students for the effective functioning of our democracy. 

The consortium, first announced with 15 members in August 2023, has grown significantly, demonstrating momentum for this movement. 91 announced in February that President Marc C. Conner had joined.

Participating presidents will take campus-specific and collective action, reflecting three shared : 

  • Educating for democracy is central to our mission.
  • We will prepare our students for a vibrant, diverse, and contentious society.
  • We will protect and defend free inquiry.