Heterodox Academy is a nonpartisan collaborative of 5,000+ professors, educators, administrators, staff, and students who are committed to enhancing the quality of research and education by promoting open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in institutions of higher learning.
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“We must welcome the debate, modeling for our students how to listen more intently to understand competing perspectives and learn from the rich diversity of people and ideas on our campuses.”
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“I firmly believe in the mission of this group and am — as a political scientist — working each day to create a more respectful space for open dialogue in my classes.”
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“Engagement with people who are broadly diverse, in terms of experience and ideas, is essential for promoting understanding in both senses of that word: knowledge and empathy.”
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“I want the university to prioritize truth-seeking above all other kinds of missions, and I think a commitment to viewpoint diversity is essential to achieving that. I want to be part of a community that shares that value.”
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“We don’t lose ourselves in some homogeneous kumbaya union. No. We acknowledge our differences. We acknowledge the ways in which we might look at the world through different lenses. And yet we can still be mutually empowered.”
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“In a very short period Heterodox Academy has become the nation’s leading champion of intellectual honesty, open debate and viewpoint diversity — for a very simple reason: its members practice the intellectual virtues that they preach.”
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“No organization in the history of American academic life has done, or is doing, more to promote the basic freedoms of viewpoint diversity we urgently need in our colleges and universities today than Heterodox Academy.”
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“After 30 years of teaching at five universities in three countries, I am increasingly concerned at the lack of support for any opinions outside the accepted narrative.”
The latest at Heterodox
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HxAnnouncementMichael Regnier Joins Heterodox Academy as Executive Director
Heterodox Academy has welcomed Michael Regnier as its new Executive Director.read the full hxannouncement HxAnnouncementQ&A with HxEast Asia Community Leaders — Shaun O’Dwyer and Joseph Yi
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Heterodox Out LoudFinal Episode: Welcome to Heterodox Academy
A look back at where Heterodox Academy began, with closing thoughts from host, Zach Rausch.read about this podcast
HxAnnouncementNew Resources for High School Leaders and Educators
HxA is excited to announce two resources for those working in the field of K-12 education: a white paper and compendium of resources.read the full hxannouncement Guides & How-To'sCompendium of Resources for High School Educators
This compendium contains tools and resources, alongside other materials, to help those working in high schools design classroom environments conducive to open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement and to teach these values.read about this tool
Heterodox Out LoudEpisode 43: Stop Disparaging Working-Class Students
Jonathan Zimmerman on why social class is one of the last acceptable prejudices in many academic circles — and what we can do about it.read about this podcast
HxAnnouncementHeterodox Academy Celebrates Final Flexible Funding Opportunity Grant Recipients
HxA awarded $380,000 to support members working to increase open inquiry, viewpoint diversity, and constructive disagreement in education.read the full hxannouncement
Opinion PieceWhat If We All Practiced More Curiosity?
Curiosity is the fundamental building block for collaboration, and higher education continues to play a vital role instilling it in students, campuses, and the broader culture by fostering spaces dedicated to the open and respectful exchange of ideas.read the full blog Heterodox Out LoudMoreEpisode 42: How to Have Conversations That Work
Live podcast recording with Glenn Loury and John McWhorter at HxA's 2022 Conference.read about this podcast×
