Molly Nocheck
Molly Nocheck, a Cincinnati native, graduated from Ohio University's E.W. Scripps School of Journalism in 2013 with a B.S. in journalism. During her time as an undergraduate, Molly served as the director of FIREDefending ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ, an organization dedicated to advising students through Ohio University’s judicial processes. Her work with FIREDefending FIREprompted her to create program. There are now Student Defenders groups working tirelessly to advocate for student rights across the nation.
Molly leads the FIRE Student Network, which empowers and mobilizes student activists on our nation’s college campuses. Molly has traveled to countless colleges and universities to educate students on their First Amendment rights and to arm them with the tools necessary to stand up and create positive change on campus. Her passion for civil liberties is only matched by her love of Skyline Chili.
Recent Writings
- Announcing ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ’s 2023 Student Network Summer Conference,
- Announcing ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ’s 2019 Regional Conference,
- A FIREStudent Network membership: The perfect back-to-school accessory,
- Ira Glasser and Jacob Mchangama to headline FIREsummer conference,
- Announcing ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ’s 2018 Summer Conference,
- Announcing ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ’s West Coast Regional Conference,
- Announcing FIREStudent Defenders,
- Announcing ÃÛÖÏãÌÒ’s 2017 Summer Conference, featuring Daryl Davis and Jeffrey Rosen,
- Start the New Year Right! Join the FIREStudent Network and Be First to Hear Campus Free Speech News,
- BACK TO SCHOOL: Want to Host a Stellar Event This Fall? Here’s How!,
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