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We oppose the requirement of DEI statements in faculty hiring because they undermine the core academic principle of open inquiry.

The ability to ask questions, share ideas, and challenge popular views and assumptions is essential to the pursuit of knowledge and understanding.

Our NYC research center is home to academics who produce and disseminate scholarship to advance HxA's mission and improve discourse within higher...

Access our resource library filled with classroom activities, curricula, guides, and more to help faculty and advocates create change on their campuses.

Teaching and scholarship are better when we don’t all think the same, which is why viewpoint diversity is one of HxA’s core values.

These norms and values can help everyone foster more robust and constructive engagement across lines of difference.

Support our efforts to create a culture that advances the pursuit of knowledge, discovery, growth, innovation, and shared progress toward truth.

We are committed to providing a website that is accessible to the broadest possible audience, regardless of ability.

News, opportunities, and letters from the HxA team. Search our extensive repository to find information you may have missed.

Research drives progress in the academy. Explore our repository of research reports and briefs published by HxA.

We collect data each year to deepen our understanding of the current state of open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in the classroom.

Where intellectuals meet to think more deeply about open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in today’s colleges and universities.

HxA members come together to promote the values of open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement on their campus.

What Richard Kahlenberg, author of the book “Class Matters” has to say about how selective college admissions should change

Two scholarly experts with divergent viewpoints showcase the power of academic dialogue and constructive disagreement in the shared pursuit of knowledge

Our team is dedicated to advancing open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement to change the culture across higher education.

Nicole is a passionate writer, educator, and scientist with broad experience in the non-profit higher education sector.

The free exchange of ideas is the mechanism by which the university discovers truth.

We help connect members and other supporters who advocate for our principles, put them into action, and work together to advance our goals.

Where intellectuals meet to think more deeply about open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in today’s colleges and universities.

Academic freedom isn’t just about protecting individual rights; it’s about safeguarding the foundation of our institutions of higher learning.

Fresh news, smart commentary, original research, and expert analysis from Team HxA.

Our goal is to create an academic culture where different points of view are valued in the pursuit of knowledge, discovery, growth, and innovation.

The HxA Open Inquiry Awards honor exemplary individuals, groups, and institutions who are leading the way in improving classrooms, campuses, and scholarship.

Heterodox Academy hosts a variety of virtual and live events throughout the year, ranging from panel discussions to skill-building member workshops, and more.

Contribute to our collective impact. We’re asking for your expertise on specific topics to help make a difference on campuses now.

Seeking experts on campus culture to promote open inquiry and viewpoint diversity across higher education.

HxA is the leading membership organization for faculty, staff, and students who want to ensure our universities are places where intellectual curiosity thrives.

It is intended to promote free speech & intellectual diversity. We disagree with the approach, but offer advice on implementation.

Practical, principled reform recommendations that can be championed from any position within the institution.

Heterodox Communities are groups of educators, staff, administrators, and students interested in advancing our core principles.

Academic freedom has been portrayed as a right-wing cause. Yet most fired for espousing controversial views are left leaning faculty.

Disagreement can lead to deeper learning and better research — or to narrowed thinking, polarization, and intimidation.

Take the first step in building a community on your campus dedicated to promoting open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement.

Heterodox Out Loud is an ongoing podcast featuring conversations with people across the academy and beyond.

Heterodox Academy is a New York City-based non-partisan, non-profit | Join our team to fight for open inquiry in higher education.