Robert J. Zimmer, Chancellor Emeritus and Thirteenth President of the University of Chicago, 1947-2023
In 2014, Zimmer appointed the Commission on Free Speech, which created what became known as the “Chicago Principles,” a resounding declaration of commitment to free speech. The Chicago Principles have been highly influential in higher education, including partial or full adoption by more than 80 colleges and universities across the country. Through speeches, public appearances, …