A civil liberties advocacy group conducted an analysis of free speech protection among US colleges. The University of North Texas was found to have fared worse in this area compared to the previous year. This marks the second consecutive year that the university's score has dipped in the analysis.

The group's evaluation compared the current year to the 2025-26 school year, noting a decline in the university's protection of freedom of speech. Further details on the analysis and its findings are available from the source.

The decline in the university's score suggests a decrease in its support for free speech, but specific details on the factors contributing to this decline are not provided.