Valdosta State University

20th anniversary: This September in FIRE history

September 30, 2019

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After ‘Barnes’ Settlement, Colleges Must Answer $900,000 Question

July 24, 2015

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Eight Years After Student’s Unjust Expulsion from Valdosta State U., $900K Settlement Ends 'Barnes v. Zaccari'

July 23, 2015

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Barnes Is Back! Eleventh Circuit Restores First Amendment Claim

January 12, 2015

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2013 in Review: Threats from Washington, Victories in the States

December 30, 2013

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FIRE and Broad Coalition File Brief Defending Free Speech in Student 'Facebook Collage' Case

December 17, 2013

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Epic Coalition Joins Fight for the Right to Dissent on Campus in ‘Facebook Collage’ Case

December 17, 2013

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‘Augusta Chronicle’ on the ‘Defeat of Tyranny’ at Valdosta State

March 12, 2013

FIRE’s Robert Shibley On Air with Vicki McKenna This Evening

February 18, 2013

Campus Clampdowns on Free Speech Flunk Their Legal Tests

February 16, 2013

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Breaking: Federal Jury Finds College President Personally Liable in ‘Facebook Collage’ Case

February 1, 2013

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Jury Finds Former College President Personally Liable for $50,000 in Victory for Student Rights

February 1, 2013

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Barnes Verdict Expected Today

February 1, 2013

UPDATE: Hayden Barnes Trial Underway in Georgia; New Video with Attorney Bob Corn-Revere

January 29, 2013

Expelled Valdosta State Student Earns Early Win in State Court

July 27, 2012

Date Set For Barnes v. Zaccari Trial

July 20, 2012

Victory Stands: Eleventh Circuit Denies Former Valdosta State President’s Appeal

June 7, 2012

Greg in ‘Huffington Post’ on Eleventh Circuit’s Important Message to University Administrators

February 9, 2012

Eleventh Circuit to University Administrators: Respect Student Rights

February 9, 2012

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Ruling against Former Valdosta State President in Victory for Student Rights

February 8, 2012

Eleventh Circuit Affirms Ruling against Former Valdosta State President in Victory for Student Rights

February 8, 2012

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Eleventh Circuit Hears Arguments in Major Student Rights Case, 'Barnes v. Zaccari'

November 17, 2011

This Month in FIRE History: Victory at Valdosta State

September 19, 2011

FIRE Cases Figure Strongly in 'Chronicle of Higher Education' Article on Retaliation Against Faculty Speech

August 3, 2011

Hayden Barnes at the 2011 CFN Conference

June 8, 2011

Greg in 'Huffington Post' on What's at Stake for Students' Rights in Eleventh Circuit Case

April 13, 2011

Joined by Broad Coalition, FIRE Files Brief in Support of Student Rights in 'Barnes v. Zaccari'

April 12, 2011

Adam Kissel on Threat Assessment Teams in 'USA TODAY'

January 14, 2011

Hayden Barnes' Victory in Federal Court, Currently on Appeal to the Eleventh Circuit, is a Major Story to Follow in 2011

December 23, 2010

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Valdosta State Lawsuit Update: Hayden Barnes' Qualified Immunity Victory Headed to Eleventh Circuit on Appeal

November 2, 2010

A Crucial Courtroom Victory for College Students’ Rights

September 23, 2010

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In 'Huffington Post,' FIRE President Explains Importance of Valdosta State Win

September 23, 2010

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Motion for Reconsideration in Valdosta State Case Seeks Recognition of First Amendment, Susbtantive Due Process Violations

September 15, 2010

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Media Reactions Regarding Benchmark Student Speech Victory Continue

September 14, 2010

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Zaccari Statement on Federal Court Loss Ignores the Facts and Defies Rationality

September 13, 2010

Let Valdosta State Ruling Be a Warning to University Administrators: Qualified Immunity Will Not Bail You Out

September 10, 2010

Press and Academic Community React to Federal Court Victory in Georgia

September 8, 2010

Victory in Federal Court for Student Expelled for Peaceful Protest; University President Held Personally Responsible for Rights Violation

September 7, 2010

Victory in Federal Court for Student Expelled for Peaceful Protest; University President Held Personally Responsible for Rights Violation

September 7, 2010

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Changes in Leadership Give Red Alert Schools Golden Opportunity to Restore Free Speech

May 19, 2010

Brief in Valdosta State Lawsuit Argues Why Administrators Should Be Personally Liable for Rights Violations

April 29, 2010

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Damning Reply Brief Filed with Federal District Court in Hayden Barnes’ Case

April 29, 2010

Greg in ‘Huffington Post’ on the Campus Culture Wars

April 22, 2009

The campus culture wars in two videos

April 21, 2009

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Rights in the News: FIRE Issues Get the Lou Dobbs Treatment

March 13, 2009

Obama: Silencers of Dissent Are on the Wrong Side of History

January 20, 2009

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FIRE in Action: Valdosta State University

January 19, 2009

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2008 Highlights: FIRE Places Full-Page Ad in ‘U.S. News & World Report’ Calling Out ‘Red Alert’ Schools

December 31, 2008

Questions Surround Proposed ‘Free Speech Zone’ at Northeastern Illinois University

December 19, 2008

Stop Invoking Virginia Tech to Punish Protected Speech

November 24, 2008

Good News from Georgia: Federal District Court Issues Important First Order in Valdosta State Lawsuit

November 21, 2008

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Greg in ‘Huffington Post’ on Valdosta State and the Importance of Free Speech on Campus

September 26, 2008

Valdosta State U Victory Discussed in ‘FIREside Chats’ Episode

September 22, 2008

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Weekly Media Round-up: Two Major Free Speech Victories Start the Year on a High Note

September 19, 2008

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VSU Student Newspaper Notes University’s Removal from Red Alert List

September 18, 2008

Valdosta State Comes Off FIRE’s Red Alert List

September 17, 2008

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Victory for Free Speech at Valdosta State University

September 17, 2008

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Back to School: Remember FIRE’s Red Alert List

September 9, 2008

Sierra Club Fails Valdosta State for Free Speech Zone

September 3, 2008

How Can Valdosta State University Get off FIRE's Red Alert List?

August 27, 2008

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FIRE Exposes Unrepentant Abusers of Liberty in ‘U.S. News’ College Rankings Issue

August 25, 2008

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At Valdosta State, New Leadership or More of the Same?

August 21, 2008

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For Olympic Free Speech Zones, China Takes Page From American Universities

July 24, 2008

Pressed Again on Free Speech Zone, Valdosta State Finally Responds

July 3, 2008

Legacy in Tatters, Embattled VSU President Retires

June 30, 2008

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When Schools Punish Creative Work

May 20, 2008

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Schools struggle with dark writings

May 20, 2008

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Greg Lukianoff on ‘Threatening’ Speech in ‘The Wall Street Journal’

May 20, 2008

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VSU Lawsuit Update: Barnes Files Motion for Summary Judgment

May 12, 2008

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An Update on Valdosta State University Featured in New Podcast

May 5, 2008

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University System of Georgia Conducting Student Survey on Free Speech Zones

April 18, 2008

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“Muzzle Tov” to Brandeis and Valdosta State from Greg

April 11, 2008

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Associated Press, Harvey Silverglate and Blogosphere Cover the Jefferson Muzzles

April 10, 2008

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Episode 104: FIRE's Case at Valdosta State University

March 10, 2008

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FIRE in Action: Valdosta State University

March 3, 2008

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FIRE Challenges Valdosta State University’s Free Speech Zone in New Video

March 3, 2008

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Video of Hayden Barnes and Valdosta State on FOX News

February 29, 2008

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Media Take Note of Valdosta Victory

January 18, 2008

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Victory at Valdosta State: Georgia Board of Regents Finally Reverses Expulsion

January 17, 2008

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Valdosta State University: Victory for Free Speech

January 17, 2008

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New Facebook Monitoring Software Raises Troubling Questions

January 14, 2008

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Valdosta State Case Gets More Attention

January 14, 2008

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‘Inside Higher Ed’ Covers Valdosta Suit

January 11, 2008

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Student Files Federal Lawsuit Against Valdosta State University After Expulsion for Peaceful Protest

January 10, 2008

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Wrongfully Expelled Student to Valdosta State: See You in Court

January 10, 2008

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Stand Up for the First Amendment: Let the Georgia Board of Regents Know the Constitution Still Counts

January 7, 2008

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Valdosta State: Silence on Free Speech Zone

January 4, 2008

Colleges, Mandatory Counseling, and the Right of Private Conscience

December 31, 2007

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Valdosta State University: 2007’s Worst Becomes 2008’s Priority

December 28, 2007

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Threats, Intimidation, and Free Speech

December 27, 2007

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University of Georgia Violates Anonymity of Course Evaluations to Punish Offensive Speech, Then Violates FERPA

December 4, 2007

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In Letter to Valdosta State, FIRE Demands End to Free Speech Zone

December 3, 2007

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Red Alert: Valdosta State University

November 27, 2007

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Adding Insult to Injury: Valdosta State’s Shameful Free Speech Zone

November 19, 2007

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A Legacy of Repression: Valdosta State President’s Early Retirement Can’t Hide Unconstitutional Abuse of Power

November 15, 2007

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Amid Free Speech Scandal, Embattled Valdosta State President Announces Early Retirement

November 15, 2007

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Tune in to FIRE Discussing Valdosta State on the Radio Tomorrow!

November 6, 2007

Valdosta Update: FIRE Responds to GA Board of Regents’ Non-Response

November 1, 2007

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Expelled From College for Eco-Collage

October 31, 2007

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Valdosta Case Hits Blogs, Media

October 29, 2007

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At Valdosta, an Atrocious Violation of Due Process

October 25, 2007

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Valdosta State University Expels Student for Peacefully Protesting New Parking Garages

October 24, 2007

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Valdosta State Student Expelled For Criticism of School

October 3, 2007

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