Davidsonians for Freedom

of Thought and Discourse

We are alumni committed to ensuring a learning environment at Davidson College that is ideologically balanced and that promotes lively and fearless freedom of expression.

Who is DFTD?

Davidsonians for Freedom of Thought and Discourse champions open dialogue at Davidson College. We do this by supporting student-led conversations, sponsoring events that bring a wide range of viewpoints to campus, and connecting alumni, faculty, and students who value honest inquiry. Our work helps keep Davidson a place where ideas can be explored fully, respectfully, and without fear.

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Free Speech News

Harvard Faculty Cut A Grades by Nearly 7 Percentage Points in Fall

January 27, 2026
By Abigail S. Gerstein and Amann S. Mahajan, Crimson Staff Writers The Harvard Crimson January 27, 2026 Harvard faculty awarded significantly fewer A grades in the fall, cutting the share of top marks by nearly seven percentage points after the College urged instructors to combat grade inflation, according to a Monday afternoon email obtained by The Crimson. The email, which was addressed to Faculty of Arts and Sciences instructors and sent by Dean of Undergraduate Education Amanda Claybaugh, reported that the share of flat As fell from 60.2 percent in the 2024-2025 academic year to 53.4 percent in the fall. The decline follows a 25-page report Claybaugh released in October 2025 arguing that grade inflation had rendered the College’s grading system unable to “perform the key functions of grading” and encouraging stricter academic measures, including standardized grading across sections and in-person final exams. Continue Reading

Colleges Didn’t Only Lose Their Value—They Lost Their Way

January 14, 2026
Student evaluations subject professors to perverse incentives.

Furman Free Speech Alliance has the Right Idea.

January 12, 2026
Furman Free Speech Alliance has the Right Idea.

2025 Wrapped

January 5, 2026
Our 2025 In Review

The Economic Roots of Grade Inflation

December 11, 2025
Student evaluations subject professors to perverse incentives.

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Have a question, want to collaborate on a program, or hope to connect with students and alumni who value open dialogue? Reach out! We’re here to help with event ideas, speaker inquiries, campus partnerships, or any thoughts you’d like to share.

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