September 18, 2026•1 min read•from Inside Higher Ed

‘Direct Repression’ of Academics on the Rise, Report Finds

‘Direct Repression’ of Academics on the Rise, Report FindsSusan H. GreenbergFri, 09/18/2026 - 03:00 AM

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Universities must promote “broad public understanding” that university autonomy is essential, Scholars at Risk’s annual report says.

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