Is institutional neutrality necessary to preserve the university as a forum for open inquiry?

"Is institutional neutrality necessary to preserve the university as a forum for open inquiry rather than an actor in political disputes?" This debate took place at the University of Wyoming in Laramie, Wyoming, on June 23, 2026. Arguing the affirmative is Jonathan Turley, Professor at George Washington University Law School. Arguing the negative is Todd Wolfson, Professor at Rutgers University and President of the American Association of University Professors. This debate is moderated...