AAUP-Ohio State
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The Ohio State University chapter of the AAUP defends academic freedom & faculty rights and promotes higher ed as a common good. Member of AAUP/AFT Local 6741.
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AAUP-OSU Statement on DHS Violence as a Threat to University Values
As we witness the violence perpetrated by federal government agencies in Minneapolis and elsewhere, including the murders of Alex Pretti and many others, we are aware of how this brutality is affectin...
www.aaup-osu.org
Our statement on DHS/ICE violence as a thread to university values.
www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...
www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...
Another day, another crisis.
Accuracy in Media attempted to portray OSU as ignoring the DEI ban, trapping and recording a staff member.
See our statement in the Lantern article, as well as a comment by our board member Prof. Chris Nichols.
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/secr...
Accuracy in Media attempted to portray OSU as ignoring the DEI ban, trapping and recording a staff member.
See our statement in the Lantern article, as well as a comment by our board member Prof. Chris Nichols.
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/secr...
Secretly recorded video draws scrutiny to Ohio State’s DEI efforts under Senate Bill 1
A video released Wednesday by a conservative media organization suggests Ohio State is ignoring a state-imposed diversity, equity and inclusion ban, based on an interview of a single Ohio State employ...
www.thelantern.com
February 14, 2026 at 7:33 PM
Another day, another crisis.
Accuracy in Media attempted to portray OSU as ignoring the DEI ban, trapping and recording a staff member.
See our statement in the Lantern article, as well as a comment by our board member Prof. Chris Nichols.
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/secr...
Accuracy in Media attempted to portray OSU as ignoring the DEI ban, trapping and recording a staff member.
See our statement in the Lantern article, as well as a comment by our board member Prof. Chris Nichols.
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/secr...
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Glad to see our statement is making the rounds — including the NY Post.
OSU AAUP @osuaaup.bsky.social gets the final word in the NY Post story
February 12, 2026 at 4:35 PM
Glad to see our statement is making the rounds — including the NY Post.
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Our @osuaaup.bsky.social statement on these alarming events at the Chase Center @aaup.org
February 11, 2026 at 11:07 PM
Our @osuaaup.bsky.social statement on these alarming events at the Chase Center @aaup.org
A Chase Center affiliate assaulted a journalist trying to interview Gordon Gee. See @dispatch.com coverage of the incident, which includes our statement.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
Ohio State professor on leave after tackling cameraman filming Gordon Gee
An Ohio State University professor was suspended after tackling a cameraman attempting to film former university president E. Gordon Gee.
www.dispatch.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:43 PM
A Chase Center affiliate assaulted a journalist trying to interview Gordon Gee. See @dispatch.com coverage of the incident, which includes our statement.
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
www.dispatch.com/story/news/e...
Our statement on DHS/ICE violence as a thread to university values.
www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...
www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...
AAUP-OSU Statement on DHS Violence as a Threat to University Values
As we witness the violence perpetrated by federal government agencies in Minneapolis and elsewhere, including the murders of Alex Pretti and many others, we are aware of how this brutality is affectin...
www.aaup-osu.org
February 4, 2026 at 10:33 PM
Our statement on DHS/ICE violence as a thread to university values.
www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...
www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...
Reposted by AAUP-Ohio State
New statement from @osuaaup.bsky.social on DHS violence as a threat to university values: “These are impossible conditions in which to work, to learn, to teach, to exercise academic freedom. Our community deserves better.”
AAUP-OSU Statement on DHS Violence as a Threat to University Values
As we witness the violence perpetrated by federal government agencies in Minneapolis and elsewhere, including the murders of Alex Pretti and many others, we are aware of how this brutality is affectin...
www.aaup-osu.org
February 4, 2026 at 1:49 PM
New statement from @osuaaup.bsky.social on DHS violence as a threat to university values: “These are impossible conditions in which to work, to learn, to teach, to exercise academic freedom. Our community deserves better.”
Ohio Immigrant Alliance on how you can help Haitian-Ohioans right now.
Six ways to help Haitian-Ohioans RIGHT NOW. Tramonte: "Ppl who immigrated have already shown strength. Now it’s time for those of us born here to be brave. We will emerge from this unnecessary invasion more united." ohioimmigrant.org/blog/2026/1/... #OhioIsHome #WeKeepUsSafe #BraveOfUs
As ICE and the Border Patrol threaten to surge in Ohio, here are six ways you can help. — Ohio Immigrant Alliance
Here is a list of the key organizations working on the ground in Springfield and Lima, another area of Ohio that welcomed Haitians, and is now worried about their ability to remain in their new home. ...
ohioimmigrant.org
February 2, 2026 at 3:40 PM
Ohio Immigrant Alliance on how you can help Haitian-Ohioans right now.
Three of our members went out yesterday to support this student-led vigil in the community. Thanks to the Lantern, OSU student paper, for reporting.
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/stud...
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/stud...
Student And Community Organizations Gather For Vigil And Rally After Recent Killings Involving Federal Immigration Agents
Over 50 people gathered, spoke and offered moments of silence in remembrance of recent lives lost in altercations with U.S Immigration and Customs Enforcement and U.S. Customs and Border Protection on...
www.thelantern.com
February 2, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Three of our members went out yesterday to support this student-led vigil in the community. Thanks to the Lantern, OSU student paper, for reporting.
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/stud...
www.thelantern.com/2026/02/stud...
Two vigils today in Columbus. One organized by OSU student groups. one at the VA.
February 1, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Two vigils today in Columbus. One organized by OSU student groups. one at the VA.
Feb 6 Orientation Meeting.
if you are new to AAUP, or you’ve been around, but want to catch up with what’s going on, sign up for our orientation meeting this coming Friday.
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if you are new to AAUP, or you’ve been around, but want to catch up with what’s going on, sign up for our orientation meeting this coming Friday.
actionnetwork.org/events/aaup-...
AAUP-OSU Orientation
New to AAUP? Been around, but want more background? This is an opportunity to learn who we are, what we do, and how to get more involved! Register to receive the Zoom link.
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January 31, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Feb 6 Orientation Meeting.
if you are new to AAUP, or you’ve been around, but want to catch up with what’s going on, sign up for our orientation meeting this coming Friday.
actionnetwork.org/events/aaup-...
if you are new to AAUP, or you’ve been around, but want to catch up with what’s going on, sign up for our orientation meeting this coming Friday.
actionnetwork.org/events/aaup-...
As announced in our January chapter meeting, we are launching our Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) Labor Campaign in February.
Please go to the QR code to get information and sign up for upcoming meetings, Feb 19 (in person) and Feb 20 (zoom).
Please go to the QR code to get information and sign up for upcoming meetings, Feb 19 (in person) and Feb 20 (zoom).
January 31, 2026 at 5:32 PM
As announced in our January chapter meeting, we are launching our Non-Tenure-Track (NTT) Labor Campaign in February.
Please go to the QR code to get information and sign up for upcoming meetings, Feb 19 (in person) and Feb 20 (zoom).
Please go to the QR code to get information and sign up for upcoming meetings, Feb 19 (in person) and Feb 20 (zoom).
Everyone is invited Thursday to cheer on AAUP-AFT leaders at Wright State as they begin negotiations for their contract.
January 31, 2026 at 4:02 PM
Everyone is invited Thursday to cheer on AAUP-AFT leaders at Wright State as they begin negotiations for their contract.
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On Thursday we begin negotiations for the faculty of Wright State.
EVERYONE is invited to come cheer on our negotiating team and demonstrate that we aren’t going anywhere and aren’t giving up on our university.
Let’s fill the room!
EVERYONE is invited to come cheer on our negotiating team and demonstrate that we aren’t going anywhere and aren’t giving up on our university.
Let’s fill the room!
January 30, 2026 at 7:43 PM
On Thursday we begin negotiations for the faculty of Wright State.
EVERYONE is invited to come cheer on our negotiating team and demonstrate that we aren’t going anywhere and aren’t giving up on our university.
Let’s fill the room!
EVERYONE is invited to come cheer on our negotiating team and demonstrate that we aren’t going anywhere and aren’t giving up on our university.
Let’s fill the room!
Our January chapter meeting drew nearly 50 people, as faculty keep looking for spaces to speak and act freely. The meeting focused on: launching a labor campaign centered on Non-Tenure-Track faculty & getting OSU faculty involved in community and campus initiatives against ICE. Stay tuned for more!
January 29, 2026 at 10:23 PM
Our January chapter meeting drew nearly 50 people, as faculty keep looking for spaces to speak and act freely. The meeting focused on: launching a labor campaign centered on Non-Tenure-Track faculty & getting OSU faculty involved in community and campus initiatives against ICE. Stay tuned for more!
Some events in Columbus this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Come out and show your support— for the immigrants, being targeted by ICE and CBP, for the brave activists giving their all, for the millions of people who have had enough of this racism, violence, and terror.
January 27, 2026 at 9:59 PM
Some events in Columbus this Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. Come out and show your support— for the immigrants, being targeted by ICE and CBP, for the brave activists giving their all, for the millions of people who have had enough of this racism, violence, and terror.
It’s time for labor to stand up around the country against ICE’s racism and violence - just as unions and working people are doing in Minnesota.
www.aaup.org/news/aaup-pr...
www.aaup.org/news/aaup-pr...
AAUP President on the Killing of Alex Pretti: “This Moment Demands A Powerful Response from the Labor Movement”
AAUP President Todd Wolfson issued the following statement in response to the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis on Saturday, January 24.
www.aaup.org
January 26, 2026 at 2:23 PM
It’s time for labor to stand up around the country against ICE’s racism and violence - just as unions and working people are doing in Minnesota.
www.aaup.org/news/aaup-pr...
www.aaup.org/news/aaup-pr...
Our January chapter meeting is Friday. 1-2:30pm! We launch our Non Tenure Track Labor Campaign, get faculty plugged into efforts against ICE, and hand out some swag.
In person and over zoom for those away from Columbus. Register at the link below
In person and over zoom for those away from Columbus. Register at the link below
January 21, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Our January chapter meeting is Friday. 1-2:30pm! We launch our Non Tenure Track Labor Campaign, get faculty plugged into efforts against ICE, and hand out some swag.
In person and over zoom for those away from Columbus. Register at the link below
In person and over zoom for those away from Columbus. Register at the link below
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Amazing and important news in Ohio #OSU @aaup.org @osuaaup.bsky.social www.acluohio.org/press-releas...
Federal Judge Orders Ohio State University to Remedy Violation of Student’s Constitutional Rights - ACLU of Ohio
A federal judge in the Southern District of Ohio ruled in favor of our client, Guy Christensen, in our lawsuit challenging Ohio State University’s decision to expel him for engaging in protected polit...
www.acluohio.org
January 14, 2026 at 11:14 PM
Amazing and important news in Ohio #OSU @aaup.org @osuaaup.bsky.social www.acluohio.org/press-releas...
Over 60 students protested the presence of Customs and Border Protection at the OSU career fair today. CBP, an agency of the Dept of Homeland Security, is closely associated with ICE. Three students were arrested.
Photo credit: Kyle Roberston, Columbus Dispatch. Link below.
Photo credit: Kyle Roberston, Columbus Dispatch. Link below.
January 20, 2026 at 11:49 PM
Over 60 students protested the presence of Customs and Border Protection at the OSU career fair today. CBP, an agency of the Dept of Homeland Security, is closely associated with ICE. Three students were arrested.
Photo credit: Kyle Roberston, Columbus Dispatch. Link below.
Photo credit: Kyle Roberston, Columbus Dispatch. Link below.
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5 ways that Senate Bill 1 in Ohio is changing higher ed:
1️⃣Academic programs are being eliminated
2️⃣DEI offices shut down & policies reworked
3️⃣Chilling effect on campus speech & academic freedom
4️⃣Faculty union powers curtailed
5️⃣Out-of-state universities recruit more Ohio students
1️⃣Academic programs are being eliminated
2️⃣DEI offices shut down & policies reworked
3️⃣Chilling effect on campus speech & academic freedom
4️⃣Faculty union powers curtailed
5️⃣Out-of-state universities recruit more Ohio students
Senate Bill 1 is reshaping Ohio public universities; 5 major changes
From eliminated degree programs to disbanded DEI offices, changes enacted by the controversial Senate Bill 1 have transformed Ohio's higher education landscape and prompted neighboring states to recru...
www.cleveland.com
January 9, 2026 at 4:16 PM
5 ways that Senate Bill 1 in Ohio is changing higher ed:
1️⃣Academic programs are being eliminated
2️⃣DEI offices shut down & policies reworked
3️⃣Chilling effect on campus speech & academic freedom
4️⃣Faculty union powers curtailed
5️⃣Out-of-state universities recruit more Ohio students
1️⃣Academic programs are being eliminated
2️⃣DEI offices shut down & policies reworked
3️⃣Chilling effect on campus speech & academic freedom
4️⃣Faculty union powers curtailed
5️⃣Out-of-state universities recruit more Ohio students
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A narrative from a faculty member on the current escalation of ICE activity in Columbus.
Please see the list of resources at the end for ways to get involved with orgs doing the work on the ground.
Please see the list of resources at the end for ways to get involved with orgs doing the work on the ground.
December 22, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A narrative from a faculty member on the current escalation of ICE activity in Columbus.
Please see the list of resources at the end for ways to get involved with orgs doing the work on the ground.
Please see the list of resources at the end for ways to get involved with orgs doing the work on the ground.
Reposted by AAUP-Ohio State
NEW from OIA: We know what our communities need — not federal agents. Cbus kept ICE up all night + is organizing food deliveries + holding agents accountable by day. From grassroots, to city, to ppl of faith, Cbs is saying ICE is not welcome, immigrants are. ohioimmigrant.org/blog/2025/12... (1/3)
Lynn Tramonte: Our communities know what we need, not federal agents from outside. — Ohio Immigrant Alliance
ICE is not welcome in Columbus; immigrants are. That is the message Columbus residents have been sending since a couple hundred ICE agents descended on the city and began to hunt people on the streets...
ohioimmigrant.org
December 20, 2025 at 7:47 PM
NEW from OIA: We know what our communities need — not federal agents. Cbus kept ICE up all night + is organizing food deliveries + holding agents accountable by day. From grassroots, to city, to ppl of faith, Cbs is saying ICE is not welcome, immigrants are. ohioimmigrant.org/blog/2025/12... (1/3)
Two Columbus events tomorrow, 12/20, each supported by several organizations.
December 20, 2025 at 1:04 AM
Two Columbus events tomorrow, 12/20, each supported by several organizations.