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In Their Own Words

John H. Vanderlind, X'52

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  • The Rape of Academic Freedom at Olivet College and College Students' Protest c. 1948

Attacks on academic freedom require careful analysis and understanding because academic freedom is a prerequisite of university life in our democracy. Indeed, an attack on academic freedom is an attack on democracy. Such an attack occurreed at Olivet College in 1948. This paper presents that story.

Posted October 8, 2004