The First Amendment to the United States Constitution prohibits the government —including governmental entities such as state universities like Michigan State — from interfering with freedom of speech. Learn more through the Freedom of Speech FAQ.
Michigan State University, like all academic institutions, exists for the advancement of knowledge, the pursuit of truth, the development of students and the promotion of the general well-being of society. A critical component for the attainment of these goals is the freedom of expression. Learn more through the Related Resources.