Statement: Update on Faculty Member’s Recent Comments

Jul 9, 2025

The University is aware of a faculty member's publicized comments at a recent conference. The University of Chicago is deeply committed to the values of academic freedom and the free expression of ideas, and for this reason does not limit the comments of faculty members, who speak for themselves and not for the University. It is the responsibility of our faculty to advance scholarship and to teach our students to the highest standards of the profession. That includes creating classrooms that are free from discrimination, welcome many different viewpoints, and focus on developing students' rigorous critical thinking skills. This is the basis on which faculty are evaluated. We take any concerns that our faculty are not fulfilling this responsibility seriously, and are investigating this situation.