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News from AAUP-FM

• National AAUP Issues Guide with Resources for Academic Workers’ Online Safety
  The National AAUP has released a guide that contains important safety information about extramural speech, relevant AAUP services, and resources for faculty members and academic workers who are concerned aboutContinue reading “National AAUP Issues Guide with Resources for Academic Workers’ Online Safety”
• AAUP-FM Fall 2025 Events
  AAUP-FM’s Fall Chapter Meeting will take place at 4:00pm on Wednesday, October 8th, in Lowrimore Auditorium. The AAUP Fall Forum will take place at 3:45pm on Tuesday, October 21st, inContinue reading “AAUP-FM Fall 2025 Events”
• SC college professors worried about ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ backlash, survey shows
  A recent survey of South Carolina higher education faculty showed that many are concerned and dissatisfied with the recent political attacks on tenure, hiring, and curricula. More about the surveyContinue reading “SC college professors worried about ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ backlash, survey shows”

News from AAUP National

• AAUP, Coalition Sue to Block Prohibitive Visa Policy
• Universities Must Reject Trump Admin "Loyalty Oath" Compacts
• Court Rules in AAUP v Rubio: Trump Admin Violated First Amendment
• UCs Should Not Release Personal Student and Employee Information
• New AAUP Report Analyzes Weaponization of Title VI in DOE Investigations

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By joining the American Association of University Professors, you support an organization that provides a strong voice for faculty, defends the fundamental principles of higher education, and acts as a force for good in uncertain times.

AAUP is a member-driven, member-led organization.

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