<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><item href="/news/2024/0418-civic-preparednesss.php" dsn="blogs"><featured/><feature_title>Featured News</feature_title><title>Skidmore affirms commitment to free expression</title><author/><author_email>info@skidmore.edu</author_email><pubDate>04/18/2024 11:46:21 AM</pubDate><display>display</display><description>The College is joining 60 other college presidents of diverse institutions from across the country to advance higher education’s pivotal role in preparing students to be engaged citizens and to uphold free expression on campus.</description><category>News</category><image_listing><img src="/news/2024/images/0418-civic-preparedness-logo.png" alt=" College Presidents for Civic Preparedness logo"/></image_listing><image><img src="/news/2024/images/0418-civic-preparedness-main.png" alt=" A student asks a question during Frederick M. Lawrence’s public talk. "/></image><caption>A student asks a question during Frederick M. Lawrence’s public talk, “Free Speech on Campus in Challenging Times,” in March. Lawrence’s three-day residency focused on freedom of speech, freedom of expression, and academic freedom and reflects Skidmore's commitment to preparing students to become active civic participants.</caption></item>