In 2024, HxA celebrated the first full year of the Mike & Sofia Segal Center for Academic Pluralism. Made possible by a transformative multi-year grant, the Segal Center is already catalyzing vital research, events, and initiatives that explore the role of pluralism in academic life. The Center’s work strengthens our ability to advance institutional change and foster a more inclusive and intellectually vibrant academic culture.

This past year also marked the launch of inquisitive, a bold new HxA periodical bringing thought-provoking essays, research, and commentary centered on the core values of open inquiry and viewpoint diversity. With contributions from thought leaders from around the world, inquisitive is poised to become a trusted resource for those seeking fresh perspectives on freedom in higher education.

The second half of 2024 saw the launch of HxA’s first dedicated policy team, led by veteran First Amendment attorney and advocate Joe Cohn. Under Joe’s leadership, HxA is addressing policy on two critical fronts: governmental and institutional. We are working to ensure that legislation supports—rather than hinders—academic freedom and that university-based policies, including Institutional NeutralityInstitutional Neutrality, foster environments where diverse viewpoints and constructive disagreement are not only permitted but actively encouraged. By engaging simultaneously with policymakers and higher education leaders, HxA is shaping a landscape where open inquiry and rigorous debate remain central to the academic experience.

Most importantly, we’re continuing to build momentum for the future. Our Campus Community Network blossomed in size and influence in 2024, with 74 active communities now driving cultural and policy changes at institutions across North America and beyond, collectively impacting over two million students each year. These grassroots efforts are not just inspiring—they are reshaping norms and expectations in favor of academic freedom.