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Briefing: The autonomy of universities in the U.S. falls far behind peer group, analysis finds

Strategic angle: Academic freedom continues to decline worldwide, with significant implications for U.S. universities.

Editorial Staff · 2026-03-17 · 1 MIN READ

Analysis reveals U.S. universities lag in autonomy compared to global peers.

Decline in academic freedom noted in 50 countries over the last decade.

Only nine countries have seen improvements in academic freedom.