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Michigan Tech fourth; U-M plunges in free speech report
- Michigan Technological University ranked fourth overall among 261 colleges nationwide in a free speech report and received a 'green light' rating from FIRE's Spotlight database, indicating its policies do not seriously threaten student expression.
- Michigan State University ranked 70th, Western Michigan University ranked 110th, and Wayne State University ranked 130th, all receiving a 'yellow light' rating for having policies that could restrict speech.
- The University of Michigan dropped from rank 105th to 166th and also received a 'yellow light' rating for potential speech restrictions.
- Michigan's average speech-climate grade rose to D in 2026, above the national average of D-.
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Michigan Tech fourth; U-M plunges in free speech report - The Daily Bo Snerdley
(The Center Square) – There was one winner and many losers among Michigan colleges and universities in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s “2027 College Free Speech Rankings” report. Topping the list of 261 colleges across the country was Michigan Technological University, which ranked fourth overall. That is unchanged from its 2026 ranking, though it marks a drop from its second-place ranking in the 2025 report. MTU received…
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Michigan Tech fourth; U-M plunges in free speech report
(The Center Square) – There was one winner and many losers among Michigan colleges and universities in the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression’s “2027 College Free Speech Rankings” report.
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