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WATCH & SHARE: College & university faculty teach classes that transform students’ lives and run labs that result in lifesaving medical research. They create opportunity and strengthen communities. We must defend higher education, not defund it.
Learn more: aft.org/higeredbenefitseveryone
Learn more: aft.org/higeredbenefitseveryone
Attacks on Higher Ed are Attacks on ALL of Us.
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🎉HIGHER EDUCATION: Saving Lives. Building Futures. Powering the Economy.
"What would go to our universities is still pennies compared to what Illinois gave one Microsoft data center over $38 million in tax exemptions for just 20 permanent jobs and then gave Amazon $741 million in tax breaks for warehouses paying poverty wages." www.sj-r.com/story/opinio...
I saw those laid-off faces as a kid. Now I'm seeing them again at our universities | Opinion
Elected officials need to choose to invest more in higher education than corporations, writer says.
www.sj-r.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
"What would go to our universities is still pennies compared to what Illinois gave one Microsoft data center over $38 million in tax exemptions for just 20 permanent jobs and then gave Amazon $741 million in tax breaks for warehouses paying poverty wages." www.sj-r.com/story/opinio...
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PHILADELPHIA - The APSCUF contingent assembles to stand up for higher education. Learn more at www.apscuf.org/nov7rally.
November 7, 2025 at 8:47 PM
PHILADELPHIA - The APSCUF contingent assembles to stand up for higher education. Learn more at www.apscuf.org/nov7rally.
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Today, we came together as students and workers to talk about our vision for higher ed and what it will take to win it! You can sign onto the Oregon Compact for Higher Ed + learn more about our goals and plan to win (both workers and students!) at strengthenuo.org #StudentsRiseUp #WorkersRiseUp
November 7, 2025 at 10:51 PM
Today, we came together as students and workers to talk about our vision for higher ed and what it will take to win it! You can sign onto the Oregon Compact for Higher Ed + learn more about our goals and plan to win (both workers and students!) at strengthenuo.org #StudentsRiseUp #WorkersRiseUp
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Trump's compacts would compromise the academic freedom & independence of colleges & universities. That's why across the country, higher ed faculty and students are standing together to defend higher education. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
CT professors call on higher ed leaders to reject Trump's compact and defend higher education
The compact asks colleges and universities to align their practices and policies with the president's agenda.
www.ctpost.com
November 7, 2025 at 8:37 PM
Trump's compacts would compromise the academic freedom & independence of colleges & universities. That's why across the country, higher ed faculty and students are standing together to defend higher education. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social
Quality thread on the Cornell "deal"
In case you need reminding why we're on the streets today. We need to rise up for higher ed and the freedom to learn, teach, and research! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
In case you need reminding why we're on the streets today. We need to rise up for higher ed and the freedom to learn, teach, and research! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
BREAKING: Cornell caved.
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
Here is the settlement agreement, signed today by the university's president, Michael Kotlikoff: statements.cornell.edu/2025/documen...
November 7, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Quality thread on the Cornell "deal"
In case you need reminding why we're on the streets today. We need to rise up for higher ed and the freedom to learn, teach, and research! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
In case you need reminding why we're on the streets today. We need to rise up for higher ed and the freedom to learn, teach, and research! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
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The City of Brotherly Love is turning out to defend academic freedom and fight for higher ed for all!
Thank you @fsfccp.bsky.social, @apscuf.org, @aaup-penn.bsky.social TAUP, UAP, and the Philadelphia AFL-CIO for turning out for today's higher ed day of action. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
Thank you @fsfccp.bsky.social, @apscuf.org, @aaup-penn.bsky.social TAUP, UAP, and the Philadelphia AFL-CIO for turning out for today's higher ed day of action. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
November 7, 2025 at 5:12 PM
The City of Brotherly Love is turning out to defend academic freedom and fight for higher ed for all!
Thank you @fsfccp.bsky.social, @apscuf.org, @aaup-penn.bsky.social TAUP, UAP, and the Philadelphia AFL-CIO for turning out for today's higher ed day of action. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
Thank you @fsfccp.bsky.social, @apscuf.org, @aaup-penn.bsky.social TAUP, UAP, and the Philadelphia AFL-CIO for turning out for today's higher ed day of action. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone
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ERIE - Erie's rally is up and running. Details: www.apscuf.org/nov7rally
November 7, 2025 at 4:48 PM
ERIE - Erie's rally is up and running. Details: www.apscuf.org/nov7rally
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Hear @proftwolf.bsky.social: “OUR compact is: higher education as a public good—that means free college for all; that means an end to student debt; that means work with dignity for everyone on our campuses; it means freedom to teach and freedom to learn without Big Brother on our back!”
November 7, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Hear @proftwolf.bsky.social: “OUR compact is: higher education as a public good—that means free college for all; that means an end to student debt; that means work with dignity for everyone on our campuses; it means freedom to teach and freedom to learn without Big Brother on our back!”
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Happening Now: 100+ people rally outside of Apollo Management Group headquartered in NYC to protest its CEO Marc Rowan, the conservative billionaire behind Trump's Higher Ed compact deal that undermines universities ‼️
November 7, 2025 at 4:50 PM
Happening Now: 100+ people rally outside of Apollo Management Group headquartered in NYC to protest its CEO Marc Rowan, the conservative billionaire behind Trump's Higher Ed compact deal that undermines universities ‼️
Lovely weather in Philly for holding billionaires accountable! Education should be accessible to all who want to learn, not doled out by the rich to their chosen few as a political favor.
Philly! On Friday, Nov. 7th at 12pm
Noon, join higher ed workers and students at 20th and Market to protest Senator McCormick’s co-signing of billionaire attacks on Higher Education in Pennsylvania. Despite writing a book about leadership, is nothing but a fool follower of bad actors.
Noon, join higher ed workers and students at 20th and Market to protest Senator McCormick’s co-signing of billionaire attacks on Higher Education in Pennsylvania. Despite writing a book about leadership, is nothing but a fool follower of bad actors.
November 7, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Lovely weather in Philly for holding billionaires accountable! Education should be accessible to all who want to learn, not doled out by the rich to their chosen few as a political favor.
Happening now!
Tell Billionaire Marc Rowan: #HandsoffHigherEd!
Protest Fri, Nov 7, 11AM, 9 West 57th St, Midtown
actionnetwork.org/events/nyc-n...
Protest Fri, Nov 7, 11AM, 9 West 57th St, Midtown
actionnetwork.org/events/nyc-n...
November 7, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Happening now!
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Higher ed workers are struggling with rising prices & economic security. The shutdown's making it worse.
This is why we fight for good-paying jobs with real security of employment for all academic workers! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
This is why we fight for good-paying jobs with real security of employment for all academic workers! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
Higher Ed Feels “Cumulative Exhaustion” of Longest Shutdown
Worries about access to health care, food, research funding and tuition assistance are mounting on college campuses as the record-breaking government shutdown persists.
www.insidehighered.com
November 7, 2025 at 2:19 PM
Higher ed workers are struggling with rising prices & economic security. The shutdown's making it worse.
This is why we fight for good-paying jobs with real security of employment for all academic workers! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
This is why we fight for good-paying jobs with real security of employment for all academic workers! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org
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Higher education is a public good, not a political football. It's time to make our voices heard and demand our elected officials protect this vital institution. Add your voice to ours! Tell Congress to invest in our future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAKJ... @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social @AAUP.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:15 PM
Higher education is a public good, not a political football. It's time to make our voices heard and demand our elected officials protect this vital institution. Add your voice to ours! Tell Congress to invest in our future. www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAKJ... @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social @AAUP.org
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*waves from across Woodward*
www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #LaborUnions #art #ArtMuseums #CulturalWorkers @cwuafscme.bsky.social
www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #LaborUnions #art #ArtMuseums #CulturalWorkers @cwuafscme.bsky.social
Detroit Institute of Arts Workers Move to Unionize
Employees at DIA are taking steps to form a union, joining a wave of organizing that has swept US cultural institutions in recent years.
www.artnews.com
November 7, 2025 at 1:29 PM
*waves from across Woodward*
www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #LaborUnions #art #ArtMuseums #CulturalWorkers @cwuafscme.bsky.social
www.artnews.com/art-news/new... #LaborUnions #art #ArtMuseums #CulturalWorkers @cwuafscme.bsky.social
Happy 11/7 to all who are building a world where students are free to learn. Rise up against billionaires and their loyalty oaths!
November 7, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Happy 11/7 to all who are building a world where students are free to learn. Rise up against billionaires and their loyalty oaths!
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TOMORROW: Join AFT & @aaup.org for a higher ed day of action to push back against Trump’s attacks. Students, faculty & staff are rallying on campuses across the country to stand up for higher ed as a democratic, accessible & transformative public good.
Find an event ⬇️
www.studentsriseup.org/map
Find an event ⬇️
www.studentsriseup.org/map
Event Map
Find an event near you!
www.studentsriseup.org
November 6, 2025 at 5:33 PM
TOMORROW: Join AFT & @aaup.org for a higher ed day of action to push back against Trump’s attacks. Students, faculty & staff are rallying on campuses across the country to stand up for higher ed as a democratic, accessible & transformative public good.
Find an event ⬇️
www.studentsriseup.org/map
Find an event ⬇️
www.studentsriseup.org/map
Vandy AAUP/AFT members, students, and the campus community are fighting to ensure that their university remains a place that upholds its mission without political interference www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...
Vanderbilt Students, Faculty Bash Diermeier in Academic Freedom Rally
Campus resentment growing after university chancellor equivocates on Trump’s university compact
www.nashvillescene.com
November 6, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Vandy AAUP/AFT members, students, and the campus community are fighting to ensure that their university remains a place that upholds its mission without political interference www.nashvillescene.com/news/pithint...
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We demand an end to student debt!
We're disrupting business as usual on Nov 7 to demand college affordability, the freedom to teach & learn, and safety for the most vulnerable on our campuses.
Signs made by Josh MacPhee 🔥 grab one when you protest this Friday!
#DefendHigherEd
#EndStudentDebt
We're disrupting business as usual on Nov 7 to demand college affordability, the freedom to teach & learn, and safety for the most vulnerable on our campuses.
Signs made by Josh MacPhee 🔥 grab one when you protest this Friday!
#DefendHigherEd
#EndStudentDebt
November 4, 2025 at 4:14 PM
We demand an end to student debt!
We're disrupting business as usual on Nov 7 to demand college affordability, the freedom to teach & learn, and safety for the most vulnerable on our campuses.
Signs made by Josh MacPhee 🔥 grab one when you protest this Friday!
#DefendHigherEd
#EndStudentDebt
We're disrupting business as usual on Nov 7 to demand college affordability, the freedom to teach & learn, and safety for the most vulnerable on our campuses.
Signs made by Josh MacPhee 🔥 grab one when you protest this Friday!
#DefendHigherEd
#EndStudentDebt
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📣 Join us tomorrow, 🗓️ Nov 7, at 12 p.m. for this important discussion.
RSVP: loom.ly/JEheEg8
RSVP: loom.ly/JEheEg8
Join our panel discussion on academic freedom and free speech, featuring speakers from campuses in NJ, Texas, and NY that are seeing the crackdown on basic democratic rights firsthand. “Fighting for Our Right to Teach and Learn” will take place Friday, Nov 7, at noon.
RSVP: https://loom.ly/JEheEg8
RSVP: https://loom.ly/JEheEg8
November 6, 2025 at 2:54 PM
📣 Join us tomorrow, 🗓️ Nov 7, at 12 p.m. for this important discussion.
RSVP: loom.ly/JEheEg8
RSVP: loom.ly/JEheEg8
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"As government benefits like SNAP and WIC are threatened, the FAST Fund is more crucial than ever." - Amanda Flanagan, @uupinfo.bsky.social
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
As SNAP runs out, we step in
By Amanda Flanagan
aftvoices.org
November 6, 2025 at 1:47 PM
"As government benefits like SNAP and WIC are threatened, the FAST Fund is more crucial than ever." - Amanda Flanagan, @uupinfo.bsky.social
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
Read more on how mutual aid funds like the FAST Fund are helping college students pay for necessities & pursue their dreams.
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Tonight’s results are a victory in our fight for opportunity, good public schools, safe neighborhoods and a life that working people can afford. @rweingarten.bsky.social
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
AFT President Randi Weingarten on Election Results
WASHINGTON—AFT President Randi Weingarten issued the following statement on the results of Election Day 2025:“Tonight, in race after race across the country, voters sent a clear message: They want the...
www.aft.org
November 5, 2025 at 5:07 AM
Tonight’s results are a victory in our fight for opportunity, good public schools, safe neighborhoods and a life that working people can afford. @rweingarten.bsky.social
www.aft.org/press-releas...
www.aft.org/press-releas...
What are you doing 11/7 to stand up for higher ed? DM us if you need ideas!
AAUP-OSU is proud to support the OSU chapter of the Ohio Student Association and other students who are coming out to demonstrate on 11/7 at noon for free speech on this campus. 11/7 is also a national day of action & events will be happening around the country. It’s time to stand up & be counted.
November 4, 2025 at 2:33 PM
What are you doing 11/7 to stand up for higher ed? DM us if you need ideas!
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J. R. Caldwell Jr., “Black Institutions, White Interests: The Dilemma of HBCUs, Academic Freedom, and Philanthropic Capture”
www.aaup.org/JAF16/black-...
www.aaup.org/JAF16/black-...
November 3, 2025 at 7:13 PM
J. R. Caldwell Jr., “Black Institutions, White Interests: The Dilemma of HBCUs, Academic Freedom, and Philanthropic Capture”
www.aaup.org/JAF16/black-...
www.aaup.org/JAF16/black-...
Very sad to see this important, student-centered, outlet fold. Amplify and defend campus journalism, which is also under threat!
To a large extent, @teenvogue.com's Politics section was doing the only dedicated progressive reporting on American higher education. While higher ed issues sometimes receive coverage in places like The Nation & The American Prospect, Teen Vogue treated campuses like a dedicated beat.
November 4, 2025 at 2:08 PM
Very sad to see this important, student-centered, outlet fold. Amplify and defend campus journalism, which is also under threat!