Chronicle of Higher Education

A publication that provides news and information for college and university faculty, administrators, and students.

CCI Score

51.04

-0.03% April 18

Latest Event

Coverage of Trump's Funding Freeze on Harvard

Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the Trump administration is freezing a $2.2 billion grant to Harvard, emphasizing the significant impact this decision will have on cancelled research grants. The report highlights the repercussions of authoritarian policy decisions on academic research and public discourse.

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Chronicle of Higher Education is currently rated as a Leader.

+45 to +100 CCI Score

Companies in this range actively lead the fight against authoritarianism by rejecting oppressive practices and championing democratic values. They implement robust policies, engage in transparent governance, and drive initiatives that set the standard for corporate responsibility.

Latest Events

APR

16

2025

Coverage of Trump's Funding Freeze on Harvard
40.00

Chronicle of Higher Education reported that the Trump administration is freezing a $2.2 billion grant to Harvard, emphasizing the significant impact this decision will have on cancelled research grants. The report highlights the repercussions of authoritarian policy decisions on academic research and public discourse.
MAR

14

2025

Publication of Anti-Authoritarian Narrative
35.11

Chronicle of Higher Education published an article detailing how a university fights an authoritarian regime, emphasizing the mobilization of broad coalitions—including families, employers, and unions—to defend academic freedom against political oppression.
+40

Public and Political Behavior

April 16

The article promotes active public engagement and mobilization to defend academic freedom, framing the resistance as a necessary counter to authoritarian strategies. This clear call for collective action represents a positive public and political behavior in the face of fascist encroachments.

How a University Fights an Authoritarian Regime
+30

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 16

By providing a platform for anti-authoritarian discourse, the publication contributes positively to media influence. The article challenges authoritarian narratives and encourages critical evaluation of policies that undermine academic freedom, aligning with progressive and anti-fascist ideals.

How a University Fights an Authoritarian Regime
NOV

01

2023

Publication Critically Highlights Authoritarian Overreach in Academia
69.10

Chronicle of Higher Education published an investigative piece detailing how legislative measures, notably Texas Senate Bill 17, are undermining academic freedom by eliminating DEI offices and curtailing free inquiry. The article critiques the overcompliance of university administrations under political pressure, effectively warning against ceding intellectual authority to authoritarian influences.
+80

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 16

The publication’s in‐depth coverage on the chilling effects of SB 17 and the resultant erosion of academic freedoms positions it as a defender of anti-authoritarian values. By exposing efforts to self-censor and limit DEI initiatives, the Chronicle acts against authoritarian maneuvers, reinforcing transparency and critical inquiry in higher education, which aligns with anti-fascist and progressive principles.

When Aspiring Authoritarians Seize Faculty Power
OCT

01

2023

Publication of 'Fascism and the University' Editorial
59.95

Chronicle of Higher Education published the essay 'Fascism and the University', which offers a thorough critique of authoritarian and fascist tactics in higher education. The piece defends academic freedom and promotes robust intellectual debate against anti-democratic narratives.
+70

Public and Political Behavior

April 16

By providing a platform for anti-fascist discourse and reinforcing the importance of academic freedom, the publication contributes positively to public political debate and resists authoritarian narratives. This action supports a robust exchange of ideas critical in countering fascist tendencies in society.

Fascism and the University
+70

Media Influence and Propaganda

April 16

The editorial functions as a positive media intervention by challenging authoritarian ideologies through in-depth analysis and counter-narratives. By framing fascist politics in a broader context and emphasizing the role of independent scholarship, the publication enhances informed public debate.

Fascism and the University