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A photograph of American Association of University Professors staff members protesting outside the Washington, D.C., headquarters.
A photograph of American Association of University Professors staff members protesting outside the Washington, D.C., headquarters.

AAUP, Itself a Union, Is Locked in a Contract Fight With Its Own Staff Union

September 26, 2023

Sabbaticals, in-person workdays and guaranteed raises are elements of a dispute that’s meant staff members at the American Association of University Professors have been out of contract for a year.

Protesters march, holding signs saying, "We R On Strike for a Better Rutgers."
Protesters march, holding signs saying, "We R On Strike for a Better Rutgers."

Rutgers Senate Says It’s Lost Confidence in President

September 25, 2023

After a historic, triple-union strike ended in the spring, Jonathan Holloway has continued to alienate many faculty members and other campus constituents.

Dickinson State University musicians performing on their instruments, with "Welcome to Dickinson State University" and a hawk painted on the wall.
Dickinson State University musicians performing on their instruments, with "Welcome to Dickinson State University" and a hawk painted on the wall.

A Tenure Critic May Cut Faculty—by Ending Their Programs

September 22, 2023

Dickinson State University in North Dakota could lose its undergraduate degree offerings in English, math, music and other areas. 

A photo illustration showing a photo of David Griffith-Jones on a laptop.
A photo illustration showing a photo of David Griffith-Jones on a laptop.

Pressure on Controversial Online Econ Forum Continues

September 21, 2023

A July presentation from researchers pulled back the veil a bit about who posts on EJMR. A website now claims it knows the administrator’s identity, but David Griffith-Jones says he’s no longer involved.

Over 100 people, including students covering the floor and holding signs, fill the West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting room.
Over 100 people, including students covering the floor and holding signs, fill the West Virginia University Board of Governors meeting room.

Despite National Pushback, West Virginia Will Cut Faculty, Programs

September 15, 2023

A month of intense public and on-campus pressure did not dissuade the Board of Governors from siding with the administration to slash programs and positions.