UC Initiative for Free Inquiry

The University of California Initiative for Free Inquiry (UCIFI) is a faculty-led network dedicated to advancing free inquiry and academic freedom across the UC system. We believe that the pursuit of knowledge depends on a culture that welcomes disagreement, protects the free exchange of ideas, and upholds the university’s public mission of truth-seeking and intellectual integrity.

In an era of growing polarization and increasing threats to academic freedom, UCIFI stands for the conviction that intellectual courage and curiosity must remain at the heart of higher education. We invite faculty, students, and community members to join us in building a University of California where ideas can be tested openly, and inquiry remains truly free.