American Association of University Professors.
organization of professors and other academics in the United States
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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- Connections
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What's happening
Active this week
Earlier this month
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CSU held a meeting in Fort Collins where the AAUP chapter raised concerns to the board, concurrent with Senate confirmation of board members.Some support2 reports
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OMB issued rules under presidential priorities governing federal grants for US institutions.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Averill Curdy advocates for faculty unionization efforts involving the American Association of University Professors.Some support1 report
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Todd Wolfson and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) urged the Association of American Universities (AAU) to deny readmission attempts to a university.Some support4 reports
One to three months ago
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The Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors hosts discussions on policy.Some support1 report
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Vanderbilt University, WashU, the American Association of University Professors, and New York University have jointly commissioned a report on scholarship.Some support2 reports2 developments inside
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A union rally was held on September 11, 2026, attended by a local politician in support of Eric Zimmerman and the AAUP.Some support1 report
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AAUP surveys faculty across Southern states.Some support3 reports
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The American Association of University Professors and the Philadelphia Phillies were involved in an event on September 10, 2026.Some support1 report
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AAUP is representing Hofstra University faculty.Some support4 reports1 development inside
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Faculty union at Hofstra University is negotiating contract terms with the university president, Susan Poser.Some support1 report
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University chapter of AAUP opposes budget cuts as the board approves annual operating and capital budgets.Some support3 reports2 developments inside
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The Tufts chapter of the AAUP sent a report to President Sunil Kumar regarding ongoing university issues.Some support1 report
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AAUP branch organizes a labor march in Virginia.Some support1 report
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Mohammed Bamyeh criticized a report's direction while Ruth Mostern serves as vice president of Pitt's AAUP chapter.Some support1 report
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Abdul El-Sayed faces political scrutiny after receiving AAUP endorsement, expressing genocide claims in Gaza, and drawing concern from the American Jewish Committee.Some support1 report
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System policies at the University of Alabama conflict with views held by the American Association of University Professors.Some support1 report
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The American Association of University Professors endorsed Abdul El-Sayed and collaborated with the Harris campaign during the primary.Some support2 reports
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The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is working to define and protect academic freedom.Some support8 reports
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Vanderbilt chapter of the American Association of University Professors registered a disagreement.Some support1 report
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Gallup tracks public confidence in higher education while debates on institutional principles and faculty bias unfold.Well supported4 reports
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The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is facing criticism from Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the American Jewish Committee, over its policies.Some support1 report
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The American Association of University Professors defined financial exigency as an imminent crisis, coinciding with reports of technical issues at Illinois Institute of Technology in the Tribune.Some support1 report
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Texas A&M University System faces system restrictions on teaching race and gender ideology.Well supported9 reports1 development inside
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A lawsuit was filed on August 3rd regarding the university's censorship policy, involving the American Association of University Professors and Texas A&M University.Some support1 report
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A lawsuit challenges Texas Tech University System's educational policies, while Brandon Creighton issues directives governing curriculum review.Some support4 reports
Gone quiet
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Potential settlements impacting academic freedom involving the American Association of University Professors and Yale University.Some support1 report
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The Working Families Party and American Association of University Professors launched targeted political attacks and funded the Guardrails Alliance PAC.Some support1 report
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The AAUP, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the University of Florida's Hamilton School are involved in a situation where a director targets institutions accused of ideological drift.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is providing millions in financial backing to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).Some support1 report
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Efforts involving the AAUP and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to target civics programs have been reported.Some support3 reports1 development inside
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A fire incident in Fort Collins, Colorado, required emergency services response, coinciding with spokes on behalf of faculty regarding administration issues.Some support1 report
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AAUP condemned budget cuts at The New School, calling them catastrophic to the institution's mission and citing executive decisions.Some support1 report
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Petition regarding budget cuts and transparency issues affects UW operating budget.Some support1 report
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News at the entities that move American Association of University Professors most-
Hillel International OperationalA national alliance meeting was convened in Chicago, with media involvement facilitating the event.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Gaza Strip Mentioned togetherFood assistance in both the West Bank and Gaza Strip is being halved and faces further cuts due to severe funding shortages.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Donald Trump OperationalWhite House linked accounts to Social Security numbers while Donald Trump praised Elon Musk's contributions.Moves American Association of University Professors
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university StructuralInvestments linked to the Israel-Hamas war.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Colorado State University StructuralColorado State University is described as an integral part of Colorado's foundation, alongside a note on US independence.Moves American Association of University Professors
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University of Pennsylvania OperationalKandee Myers is running for a state senate seat in Utah and holds a master's degree from the University of Pennsylvania.Moves American Association of University Professors
Connections
The 40 strongest of 86, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
Todd Wolfson Structural
Todd Wolfson holds the formal position of president within the American Association of University Professors.
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Texas Transactional
AAUP initiated a lawsuit against the Texas state system.
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Texas A&M University System Operational
AAUP and its faculty are actively challenging the Texas A&M System through lawsuits and criticism regarding teaching policies.
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Colorado State University Structural
The relationship is characterized by a formal membership structure where the AAUP chapter advises and raises concerns regarding CSU's operations and academic standards.
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Abdul El-Sayed Transactional
The American Association of University Professors formally endorsed Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate race.
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Donald Trump Operational
AAUP actively challenges the Trump administration through legal action and public opposition regarding higher education funding and policy.
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Jeremy Varon Structural
Jeremy Varon serves as the president of the university chapter of the American Association of University Professors.
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University of Pennsylvania Operational
The two entities are jointly opposing a subpoena issued by the EEOC concerning employee data and employment practices.
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Massachusetts Operational
AAUP actively opposes and issues condemnations regarding specific educational policy approvals made by the state of Massachusetts.
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Hofstra University Structural
AAUP functions as the formal representative body for the faculty members of Hofstra University.
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University of Minnesota Operational
The AAUP, as a professional body, used its chapter to issue a formal statement regarding the benefit changes at the University of Minnesota.
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Texas A&M University Operational
AAUP is actively challenging Texas A&M University through legal action and public advocacy regarding censorship policies.
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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Structural
The Mellon Foundation provides financial and programmatic support enabling AAUP's civics programs.
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Hillel International Operational
Hillel International actively criticizes the actions and policies of the American Association of University Professors.
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Aaron George Operational
The organization represents and defends the professional interests of individuals like Aaron George against institutional challenges.
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Anti-Defamation League Operational
The relationship is characterized by A monitoring B's operational stances, which are viewed as hostile to concerns championed by A.
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Brandon Creighton Operational
AAUP sued Brandon Creighton over his proposed curriculum changes, indicating active conflict.
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Purdue University Operational
AAUP issued a letter that triggered a no confidence vote at Purdue University.
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Texas Tech University System Operational
AAUP is actively challenging the institutional policies of the Texas Tech University System through ongoing legal action regarding academic freedom.
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Working Families Party Operational
Both the Working Families Party and the American Association of University Professors contribute funds to the Guardrails Alliance PAC.
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Vanderbilt University Structural
Vanderbilt operates as a chapter within the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
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university Structural
The university maintains a formal affiliation with the AAUP, participating in policy discussions and adhering to professional standards.
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Yale University Operational
AAUP actively critiques Yale University regarding academic freedom and personnel issues through its chapter involvement.
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Association of American Universities Operational
AAUP is actively petitioning AAU regarding the readmission status of the University of Nebraska.
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American Federation of Teachers Operational
The two organizations actively coordinate their efforts by issuing joint statements on educational policy.
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Gaza Strip Mentioned together
The American Association of University Professors adopted a divestment resolution regarding the Gaza Strip.
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James Hankins Operational
AAUP targets institutions related to James Hankins' professional history as part of its center's focus.
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Internal Revenue Service Operational
IRS rules impact the educational institutions that the AAUP monitors and holds standards for.
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Georgia Operational
The AAUP President, representing the organization, provided survey findings related to the state of Georgia.
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Sunil Kumar Transactional
A chapter of the AAUP's network (Tufts) formally submitted a report to Sunil Kumar in his capacity as President.
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John Sailer Mentioned together
John Sailer reports on the activities and efforts of the American Association of University Professors.
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KOLN Mentioned together
KOLN reported on the American Association of University Professors' concerns regarding UNL.
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Newsday Mentioned together
The American Association of University Professors communicates updates and information to the Newsday newspaper.
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Aaron Schneider Operational
Aaron Schneider serves as a spokesperson for the AAUP faculty regarding administrative matters.
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Republicans Operational
Republican officials are asserting political power and influence over academic curricula standards related to the American Association of University Professors.
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Oxford Mentioned together
Oxford is contextually linked to the historical modeling of English institutions by colonial colleges.
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University of Alabama System Operational
The University of Alabama System and AAUP are in conflict regarding system policies and AAUP views.
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Averill Curdy Shared context
A represents the academic body whose concerns are shared by individual B, who advocates for faculty unionization efforts.
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Virginia Shared context
The AAUP branch utilizes Virginia as the location for organizing a labor march.
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higher education Structural
AAUP functions as a formal governance body influencing policy implementation, such as DEI, within the higher education sector.
History
Events by the month they beganOctober 2026
2 eventsSeptember 2026
10 events- Averill Curdy advocates for faculty unionization efforts involving the American Association of University Professors.
- Todd Wolfson and the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) urged the Association of American Universities (AAU) to deny readmission attempts to a university.
- The Penn chapter of the American Association of University Professors hosts discussions on policy.
- A union rally was held on September 11, 2026, attended by a local politician in support of Eric Zimmerman and the AAUP.
- AAUP surveys faculty across Southern states.
- The American Association of University Professors and the Philadelphia Phillies were involved in an event on September 10, 2026.
- Faculty union at Hofstra University is negotiating contract terms with the university president, Susan Poser.
- The Tufts chapter of the AAUP sent a report to President Sunil Kumar regarding ongoing university issues.
- AAUP branch organizes a labor march in Virginia.
- Mohammed Bamyeh criticized a report's direction while Ruth Mostern serves as vice president of Pitt's AAUP chapter.
August 2026
10 events- AAUP is representing Hofstra University faculty.
- Abdul El-Sayed faces political scrutiny after receiving AAUP endorsement, expressing genocide claims in Gaza, and drawing concern from the American Jewish Committee.
- System policies at the University of Alabama conflict with views held by the American Association of University Professors.
- The American Association of University Professors endorsed Abdul El-Sayed and collaborated with the Harris campaign during the primary.
- The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is working to define and protect academic freedom.
- Vanderbilt chapter of the American Association of University Professors registered a disagreement.
- The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is facing criticism from Jewish organizations, including Hillel International and the American Jewish Committee, over its policies.
- The American Association of University Professors defined financial exigency as an imminent crisis, coinciding with reports of technical issues at Illinois Institute of Technology in the Tribune.
- Texas A&M University System faces system restrictions on teaching race and gender ideology.
- A lawsuit was filed on August 3rd regarding the university's censorship policy, involving the American Association of University Professors and Texas A&M University.
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July 2026
4 events- Vanderbilt University, WashU, the American Association of University Professors, and New York University have jointly commissioned a report on scholarship.
- Gallup tracks public confidence in higher education while debates on institutional principles and faculty bias unfold.
- A lawsuit challenges Texas Tech University System's educational policies, while Brandon Creighton issues directives governing curriculum review.
- Potential settlements impacting academic freedom involving the American Association of University Professors and Yale University.
June 2026
9 events- OMB issued rules under presidential priorities governing federal grants for US institutions.
- University chapter of AAUP opposes budget cuts as the board approves annual operating and capital budgets.
- The Working Families Party and American Association of University Professors launched targeted political attacks and funded the Guardrails Alliance PAC.
- The AAUP, the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation, and the University of Florida's Hamilton School are involved in a situation where a director targets institutions accused of ideological drift.
- The Andrew W. Mellon Foundation is providing millions in financial backing to the American Association of University Professors (AAUP).
- Efforts involving the AAUP and the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation to target civics programs have been reported.
- A fire incident in Fort Collins, Colorado, required emergency services response, coinciding with spokes on behalf of faculty regarding administration issues.
- AAUP condemned budget cuts at The New School, calling them catastrophic to the institution's mission and citing executive decisions.
- Petition regarding budget cuts and transparency issues affects UW operating budget.