The First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution and Article I of the Wisconsin State Constitution, Section 3, Section 4, Section 18, and Section 19 protect the freedom of expression of those subject to U.S. and Wisconsin law, respectively. Below are frequently asked questions concerning the First Amendment.

Aug 29, 2024 · The seven videos cover the First Amendment, academic freedom, campus speakers, talking across differences, offensive speech, activism and civil disobedience. Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin provides introductory and closing remarks.

On November 16, 2016, conservative speaker Ben Shapiro prepared to deliver a speech at the University of Wisconsin–Madison called “Dismantling Safe Spac-es: Facts Don’t Care About Your Feelings.” A registered student organization, the UW–Madison chapter of Young Americans for Freedom, had invited Shapiro to speak.

The Free Expression at UW–Madison module is one of four required programs for incoming freshmen and transfer students, detailing concepts such as civil discourse, academic freedom, offensive speech, and protest in the context of First Amendment rights as a campus community member. The modules below were produced by UW-Madison in …

Learn about civil dialogue policies and legal resources at Universities of Wisconsin campuses such as off-campus speech and social media, posters, marches, use of space on campus, and uninvited speakers.

Learn how UW universities are providing information on civil discourse and free speech; guidance on First Amendment rights; handling demonstrations and disruptions; and reporting bias or hate incidents.

Feb 1, 2023 · The survey also canvassed students’ exposure to and knowledge about free speech. As part of continuing efforts to help educate campus and share information, UW–Madison recently launched a new web hub including FAQs and policies on free expression at https://free-expression.wisc.edu.

Dec 6, 2024 · MADISON – The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Friday its annual report on the UWs’ ongoing commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression.

Mar 1, 2024 · Recently, students and faculty have raised questions around free speech at UW-Madison in the wake of an increase in antisemitic and Islamophobic incidents on campus following the outbreak of war in Gaza.

Aug 30, 2024 · UW-Madison defines “expressive activity” as activities protected by the First Amendment including “speech, lawful assembly, protesting, distributing literature and chalking” in its updated policy.