Connor Murnane
In his role as Campus Advocacy chief of staff, Connor oversees the day-to-day operations and strategic execution of FIRE’s higher education work. Previously, he led FIRE's engagement and mobilization and alumni outreach efforts.
Before joining FIRE, Connor served as the director of communications for the American Council of Trustees and Alumni. He has spoken and taught on campuses across the country on issues related to free expression, institutional governance, and philosophy. He holds a master’s degree in political communications from American University and a bachelor’s degree in history from Ashland University, where he graduated as an Ashbrook Scholar. Originally from New Jersey, Connor now resides in the Washington, D.C. area with his wife and their two cats.
Recent Writings
- You can’t fire your way to free speech,
- How college leaders can overcome the current campus crisis,
- A thaw in the ice as MIT faculty adopt free speech-friendly Chicago Statement,
- Alumni group receives $500,000 grant to advance free expression on campus,
- Yale alumni: Help protect free speech at your alma mater,
- Alumni Spotlight: Princetonians for Free Speech,
- Alumni Spotlight: UNC Free Speech Alliance,
- MIT community rallies behind Chicago Statement after Dorian Abbot disinvitation,
- Alumni take up the fight for free speech — and you can help!,
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