A recent survey shows most University of Tennessee students are positive about their campus’s commitment to free expression, in contrast to conservative rhetoric.
The 2023 Campus Climate Survey, published by UT before the fall semester, shows 92% of UT students said their campuses were committed to free expression, and 89% felt comfortable expressing themselves. Eight out of 10 UT students said they found different viewpoints on their campuses. Only 5% said they were not comfortable sharing opinions in their classrooms because it would affect their evaluations.