Event Description
The American Historical Association hosted a Congressional Briefing offering historical perspectives on the role of the federal government on issues of academic freedom in higher education.
Panelists David A. Bell (Princeton Univ.), Natalia Mehlman Petrzela (New School), and David M. Rabban (Univ. of Texas School of Law) provided historical context on current conversations regarding relationships between public policy, academic freedom, and the First Amendment. James Grossman (American Historical Association) served as moderator.
The briefing was recorded by C-SPAN. It will air on September 21 at 2:50 PM ET, and the recording will be available on C-SPAN’s website.
Download the handout as a PDF. The recording of the briefing will be aired by C-SPAN in August.
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