AAUP chapter @UT Austin
@utaustinaaup.bsky.social
We advocate for academic freedom at UT Austin, UT System, and Texas higher education. Member @aaup.bsky.social, @TexasAAUP.bsky.social. Affiliated with @TexasAFT.org, @texasaflcio.bsky.social. We do not speak for our employer. Follows❤️sRTs🚫endorsement.✊🏽🗣️
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"Combatting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination is essential, and it can and must be accomplished without sacrificing the safety, privacy, and academic freedom of any member of the Penn community. We encourage the Penn administration to stand firm." - @aaup-penn.bsky.social
Penn Refuses to Disclose Jewish Faculty, Student Names
The Trump administration asked the university to hand over personal information for the members of Jewish clubs and organizations as well as the Jewish Studies department.
www.insidehighered.com
November 25, 2025 at 3:44 PM
"Combatting antisemitism and all forms of discrimination is essential, and it can and must be accomplished without sacrificing the safety, privacy, and academic freedom of any member of the Penn community. We encourage the Penn administration to stand firm." - @aaup-penn.bsky.social
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New on the Asper Centre Blog:
@uoftlaw.bsky.social JD student Daniel Minden highlights Professor David Rabban’s recent lecture, calling for a clearly defined First Amendment right to academic freedom amid growing political pressure on U.S. universities.🎓✨
READ: aspercentre.ca/david-rabban...
@uoftlaw.bsky.social JD student Daniel Minden highlights Professor David Rabban’s recent lecture, calling for a clearly defined First Amendment right to academic freedom amid growing political pressure on U.S. universities.🎓✨
READ: aspercentre.ca/david-rabban...
David Rabban argues for a distinct theory of the right to academic freedom, as the U.S. and state governments tighten the screws on universities
By Daniel Minden
As the Trump administration and state governments ramp up efforts to regulate American universities, David M. Rabban, an expert on the law of academic freedom and professor at the Un...
aspercentre.ca
November 25, 2025 at 3:56 PM
New on the Asper Centre Blog:
@uoftlaw.bsky.social JD student Daniel Minden highlights Professor David Rabban’s recent lecture, calling for a clearly defined First Amendment right to academic freedom amid growing political pressure on U.S. universities.🎓✨
READ: aspercentre.ca/david-rabban...
@uoftlaw.bsky.social JD student Daniel Minden highlights Professor David Rabban’s recent lecture, calling for a clearly defined First Amendment right to academic freedom amid growing political pressure on U.S. universities.🎓✨
READ: aspercentre.ca/david-rabban...
The AAUP chapter at Texas A&M University-College Station issued the following letter to their administration to reinstate Melissa McCoul
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AAUP @ Texas A&M: Reinstate Prof. Melissa McCoul
CONTACT: Leonard Bright, PhD, President of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Chapter at Texas A&M University-College Station, [email protected]
aaup-texas.org
November 26, 2025 at 12:08 AM
The AAUP chapter at Texas A&M University-College Station issued the following letter to their administration to reinstate Melissa McCoul
aaup-texas.org/blog/f/aaup-...
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The three campuses of the University of Houston system - Main, Downtown, and Clear Lake - have requested a university-wide course audit for compliance with SB 37.
This is a few weeks after they all made a show of supporting academic freedom.
This is a few weeks after they all made a show of supporting academic freedom.
November 25, 2025 at 9:09 PM
The three campuses of the University of Houston system - Main, Downtown, and Clear Lake - have requested a university-wide course audit for compliance with SB 37.
This is a few weeks after they all made a show of supporting academic freedom.
This is a few weeks after they all made a show of supporting academic freedom.
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The Regents have always had ultimate power over hiring and curriculum. Previously they were wise enough to take recommendations from experts in the areas involved. We urge the Regents to continue to rely on the considerable expertise of the university’s world class faculty!
UT Regents move forward with 'ultimate' power to oversee hiring, curriculum www.statesman.com/news/educati...
UT Regents will have 'ultimate' power over college hiring, curriculum
Moving forward, UT Regents will have greater authority over what degrees are offered and who fills key leadership roles at the system's Texas public institutions.
www.statesman.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Regents have always had ultimate power over hiring and curriculum. Previously they were wise enough to take recommendations from experts in the areas involved. We urge the Regents to continue to rely on the considerable expertise of the university’s world class faculty!
Sadly, due process is disappearing in Texas, with the demise of representative faculty senates.
Breaking: Due process is leftist.
November 25, 2025 at 11:56 PM
Sadly, due process is disappearing in Texas, with the demise of representative faculty senates.
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“Of the 9 schools the government originally contacted, 7 flatly rejected the proposal, with many citing concerns about ceding their independence. Another appeared to express misgivings about some of the ideas.”
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“Of the 9 schools the government originally contacted, 7 flatly rejected the proposal, with many citing concerns about ceding their independence. Another appeared to express misgivings about some of the ideas.”
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
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The AAUP chapter at the University of Houston has sent the following letter to their administration concerning the wave of censorship unleashed on instructors for spring courses
The AAUP chapter at the University of Houston has sent the following letter to their administration concerning the wave of censorship unleashed on instructors for spring courses
AAUP @ Univ. of Houston Opposes Campus Censorship
CONTACT: Daniel Morales, JD, President of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) Chapter at the University of Houston, [email protected]
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November 25, 2025 at 11:52 PM
aaup-texas.org/blog/f/aaup-...
The AAUP chapter at the University of Houston has sent the following letter to their administration concerning the wave of censorship unleashed on instructors for spring courses
The AAUP chapter at the University of Houston has sent the following letter to their administration concerning the wave of censorship unleashed on instructors for spring courses
“Of the 9 schools the government originally contacted, 7 flatly rejected the proposal, with many citing concerns about ceding their independence. Another appeared to express misgivings about some of the ideas.”
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:11 PM
“Of the 9 schools the government originally contacted, 7 flatly rejected the proposal, with many citing concerns about ceding their independence. Another appeared to express misgivings about some of the ideas.”
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
➡️And UT silently refrained from signing. Thanks to all who contacted UT and said NO! ✊🏽✊🏽
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Wealthy People Have Always Shaped Universities. This Time Is Different. www.nytimes.com/2025/11/24/u...
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Reinstate Dr. McCoul.
Now.
Now.
Texas A&M Wrong to Fire Professor Melissa McCoul Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:36 AM
Reinstate Dr. McCoul.
Now.
Now.
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No, we didn't "lose our mission" & we didn't focus too much on identity diversity at the expense of viewpoint diversity, & no one knows the right amount of that (bsky.app/profile/mcop...) & no amount of granting the premises warrants the lawless authoritarian assault on American universities.
November 18, 2025 at 10:15 PM
No, we didn't "lose our mission" & we didn't focus too much on identity diversity at the expense of viewpoint diversity, & no one knows the right amount of that (bsky.app/profile/mcop...) & no amount of granting the premises warrants the lawless authoritarian assault on American universities.
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AAUP-TAMU-CS statement regarding BOR gender and race restrictions.
This fight is not over! We will continue to speak the truth, continue to defend our students, and continue to resist political efforts to distort education at Texas A&M.
This fight is not over! We will continue to speak the truth, continue to defend our students, and continue to resist political efforts to distort education at Texas A&M.
November 19, 2025 at 2:52 PM
AAUP-TAMU-CS statement regarding BOR gender and race restrictions.
This fight is not over! We will continue to speak the truth, continue to defend our students, and continue to resist political efforts to distort education at Texas A&M.
This fight is not over! We will continue to speak the truth, continue to defend our students, and continue to resist political efforts to distort education at Texas A&M.
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In this new @usnews.com article, five law profs (including me) with vastly different views on most issues explain why colleges should reject Trump's "Compact" with higher ed, for both constitutional and policy reasons: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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November 20, 2025 at 9:47 PM
In this new @usnews.com article, five law profs (including me) with vastly different views on most issues explain why colleges should reject Trump's "Compact" with higher ed, for both constitutional and policy reasons: www.usnews.com/opinion/arti...
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“We were hopeful that the UC system would defend itself legally,” says Veena Dubal, general counsel to the AAUP.
After UCLA published the administration’s 27-page list of demands in August, she says, the AAUP decided it couldn’t wait any longer:
“We couldn’t not sue, they were so outrageous.”
After UCLA published the administration’s 27-page list of demands in August, she says, the AAUP decided it couldn’t wait any longer:
“We couldn’t not sue, they were so outrageous.”
Commentary: The UC faculty just won a big court victory over Trump. But why didn't UC join their lawsuit?
The UC faculty went to court to fight Trump's funding cutoffs and won. Why has the university system tried to negotiate instead?
www.latimes.com
November 21, 2025 at 8:16 PM
“We were hopeful that the UC system would defend itself legally,” says Veena Dubal, general counsel to the AAUP.
After UCLA published the administration’s 27-page list of demands in August, she says, the AAUP decided it couldn’t wait any longer:
“We couldn’t not sue, they were so outrageous.”
After UCLA published the administration’s 27-page list of demands in August, she says, the AAUP decided it couldn’t wait any longer:
“We couldn’t not sue, they were so outrageous.”
Seven universities recognized for courage. The University of Texas is not one of them.
In this Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice edition, we recognize 7 universities for their refusal to sign Trump’s “compact” that would curb academic freedom and undercut diversity initiatives in exchange for preferential federal funding. https://tinyurl.com/fk5fr582
Profiles in Constitutional Courage and Cowardice
Inspired by generations of Americans who met the test of democracy with conscience and conviction, this series highlight
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November 22, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Seven universities recognized for courage. The University of Texas is not one of them.
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This list of banned terms for an invited speaker is a clear First Amendment violation when issued by a public university. I hope someone sues them. And if they have any integrity, they will be very happy to lose as then they can say "sorry, we tried" and go back to ordinary business.
November 21, 2025 at 4:17 PM
This list of banned terms for an invited speaker is a clear First Amendment violation when issued by a public university. I hope someone sues them. And if they have any integrity, they will be very happy to lose as then they can say "sorry, we tried" and go back to ordinary business.
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Faculty senates are under attack from new legislation that sidelines faculty voices and undermines academic freedom. The latest AAUP report defends independent, representative governance as essential to higher ed’s integrity. @aaup.org academeblog.org/2025/11/18/i...
In Defense of an Independent and Representative Faculty Voice: The Case of Faculty Senates
BY AFSHAN JAFAR We have recently seen accelerating legislative and political attacks on faculty governing bodies at state institutions, including legislation recently enacted in Indiana, Ohio, Utah…
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November 21, 2025 at 1:44 PM
Faculty senates are under attack from new legislation that sidelines faculty voices and undermines academic freedom. The latest AAUP report defends independent, representative governance as essential to higher ed’s integrity. @aaup.org academeblog.org/2025/11/18/i...
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Our most recent AAUP TV episode breaks down AAUP v. Trump, a historic wall-to-wall labor union lawsuit that resulted in a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump-Vance administration's attempt to stifle free speech & academic freedom across the University of California system.
Full episode here👇
Full episode here👇
What the Victory in AAUP v. Trump means for the UC System and Higher Education
YouTube video by TheAAUP
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November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
Our most recent AAUP TV episode breaks down AAUP v. Trump, a historic wall-to-wall labor union lawsuit that resulted in a preliminary injunction stopping the Trump-Vance administration's attempt to stifle free speech & academic freedom across the University of California system.
Full episode here👇
Full episode here👇
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AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal goes over the numerous unlawful demands that the Trump admin made of the University of California system, which chilled speech across campuses.
Our victory in AAUP v. Trump, led by a historic wall-to-wall coalition of UC labor unions, blocked this wrongful assault.
Our victory in AAUP v. Trump, led by a historic wall-to-wall coalition of UC labor unions, blocked this wrongful assault.
November 21, 2025 at 6:49 PM
AAUP General Counsel Veena Dubal goes over the numerous unlawful demands that the Trump admin made of the University of California system, which chilled speech across campuses.
Our victory in AAUP v. Trump, led by a historic wall-to-wall coalition of UC labor unions, blocked this wrongful assault.
Our victory in AAUP v. Trump, led by a historic wall-to-wall coalition of UC labor unions, blocked this wrongful assault.
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The American Historical Association promotes the critical role of historical thinking in public life, defends academic freedom, develops professional standards, and supports scholarship and teaching. Learn about our recent advocacy actions on our website. 🗃️
AHA Advocacy | American Historical Association
The American Historical Association is unique among history organizations with the breadth and depth of our advocacy efforts.
www.historians.org
November 21, 2025 at 7:10 PM
The American Historical Association promotes the critical role of historical thinking in public life, defends academic freedom, develops professional standards, and supports scholarship and teaching. Learn about our recent advocacy actions on our website. 🗃️
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Texas A&M Was Wrong to Fire Professor Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
Texas A&M Was Wrong to Fire Professor Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
www.nytimes.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:09 PM
Texas A&M Was Wrong to Fire Professor Over Gender Lesson, Panel Rules
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
The firing put the school at the center of national debates over gender identity and academic freedom. A faculty panel ruled unanimously against the termination.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/21/u...
The Regents have always had ultimate power over hiring and curriculum. Previously they were wise enough to take recommendations from experts in the areas involved. We urge the Regents to continue to rely on the considerable expertise of the university’s world class faculty!
UT Regents move forward with 'ultimate' power to oversee hiring, curriculum www.statesman.com/news/educati...
UT Regents will have 'ultimate' power over college hiring, curriculum
Moving forward, UT Regents will have greater authority over what degrees are offered and who fills key leadership roles at the system's Texas public institutions.
www.statesman.com
November 22, 2025 at 12:36 PM
The Regents have always had ultimate power over hiring and curriculum. Previously they were wise enough to take recommendations from experts in the areas involved. We urge the Regents to continue to rely on the considerable expertise of the university’s world class faculty!
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Great editorial from The Daily Texan! We join their call for transparency about Liberal Arts restructuring.
Great editorial from The Daily Texan! We join their call for transparency about Liberal Arts restructuring.
UT stays silent, COLA suffers
The Editorial Board argues UT should provide clarity on the College of Liberal Arts restructuring to dispel current concerns about the future of its students and faculty.
thedailytexan.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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Great editorial from The Daily Texan! We join their call for transparency about Liberal Arts restructuring.
Great editorial from The Daily Texan! We join their call for transparency about Liberal Arts restructuring.