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
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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.Well supported4 reports
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AAUP branch organizes a labor march in Virginia.Some support1 report1 development inside
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AAUP chapter calls for investment in public higher education in Virginia.Some support1 report
Earlier this month
One to three months ago
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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
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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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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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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
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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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Around American Association of University Professors this week
News at the entities that move American Association of University Professors most-
SpaceX TransactionalIPO debuted on the Nasdaq stock exchange on June 12, 2026, while Elon Musk made a donation to Donald Trump's re-election campaign.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Gaza Strip Mentioned togetherCharity supports displaced communities in Gaza while political figures pressure UK on arms sales and Hamas links emerge.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Donald Trump OperationalNPR investigated a detention plan implemented by the Trump administration, involving DHS policy officials.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Brandon Creighton OperationalBrandon Creighton spoke at the Capitol while Texas Tech announced a partnership with Nvidia.Moves American Association of University Professors
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university StructuralUniversity in Tralee supports regional cybersecurity talent and businesses through research and expertise.Moves American Association of University Professors
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Cornell University StructuralSuh transitioned from military service at West Point to attend universities, including Cornell and Columbia.Moves American Association of University Professors
Connections
The 40 strongest of 89, 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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Cornell University Structural
Cornell University maintains a formal chapter membership 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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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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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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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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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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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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Hofstra University Structural
AAUP functions as the formal representative body for the faculty members of Hofstra University.
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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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Andrew W. Mellon Foundation Structural
The Mellon Foundation provides financial and programmatic support enabling AAUP's civics programs.
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SpaceX Transactional
AAUP questioned a lease deal involving SpaceX.
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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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Aaron George Operational
The organization represents and defends the professional interests of individuals like Aaron George against institutional challenges.
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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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Internal Revenue Service Operational
IRS rules impact the educational institutions that the AAUP monitors and holds standards for.
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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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American Federation of Teachers Operational
The two organizations actively coordinate their efforts by issuing joint statements on educational policy.
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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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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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Aaron Schneider Operational
Aaron Schneider serves as a spokesperson for the AAUP faculty regarding administrative matters.
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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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higher education Structural
AAUP functions as a formal governance body influencing policy implementation, such as DEI, within the higher education sector.
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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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Newsday Mentioned together
The American Association of University Professors communicates updates and information to the Newsday newspaper.
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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.
History
Events by the month they beganNovember 2026
1 eventOctober 2026
3 events- AAUP held a town hall meeting at Indiana University Bloomington on October 23, 2026.
- Keturah and the American Association of University Professors participated in political organizing.
- CSU held a meeting in Fort Collins where the AAUP chapter raised concerns to the board, concurrent with Senate confirmation of board members.
September 2026
10 events- AAUP branch organizes a labor march in Virginia.
- 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.
- Mohammed Bamyeh criticized a report's direction while Ruth Mostern serves as vice president of Pitt's AAUP chapter.
Show 3 earlier months
August 2026
10 events- Abdul El-Sayed faces political scrutiny after receiving AAUP endorsement, expressing genocide claims in Gaza, and drawing concern from the American Jewish Committee.
- AAUP is representing Hofstra University faculty.
- 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.
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.