Clemson University Statement on Freedom of Speech

On February 3, 2023, the Clemson University Board of Trustees unanimously adopted the below statement on the University’s commitment to free speech.

Whereas,

1. Clemson University is committed to free speech, expression, and inquiry; and
2. As a public university of the State of South Carolina, Clemson University is subject to the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of South Carolina.

Therefore, be it resolved that:

1. The policies and procedures of the University shall be interpreted and implemented in a manner consistent with the First Amendment of the United States Constitution and Article I, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of South Carolina; and
2. Clemson University adopts the core principles articulated in the "Report of the Committee on Freedom of Expression" at the University of Chicago.