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University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill chapter of the American Association of University Professors.

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Statement about ICE presence on campus

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November 19, 2025 at 6:58 PM
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We demand that UNC Chapel Hill ensure the safety of its students and staff in the face of domestic terrorism.

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November 19, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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ICE appears to be headed to Raleigh today.

If you suspect ICE presence, call the Siembra hotline to verify: 336-543-0353. It is important to share information, not spread panic.

If you see an arrest happening, make noise, take video, draw a crowd.

Know your rights:
November 18, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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Why is a university in stellar financial condition seeking to impose a $70 million cut on its lowest-paid staff? This audit lays bare the truth: cuts at UNC-Chapel Hill are the result of political pressure.

Press release
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Presentation
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UNC Chapel Hill Budget Audit Presentation by Dr. Howard Bunsis Commissioned by UE150 & AAUP-NC
YouTube video by UE 150 Workers Union at UNC
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November 18, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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November 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Howard Bunsis Audit Analysis Presentation; Thursday, 11/13 @ 5:30 pm, Kerr Hall 1001

Please join us in person or virtually to receive the findings from Howard Bunsis's independent audit of UNC finances. Bunsis's analysis equips us with data to challenge ServiceFirst austerity measures .
Budget Audit Presentation RSVP
Join UE150 and AAUP NC CH in a presentation by Howard Bunsis delivering his analysis of the UNC Chapel Hill budget! When: 13 Nov 530-7p Where: 1001 Kerr Hall & Virtual More information: https://chuf...
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November 13, 2025 at 12:16 AM
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Join us Thursday to receive the findings from an independent audit of UNC finances!

This analysis equips us with data to challenge ServiceFirst austerity measures to reduce faculty and staff numbers, salaries, and benefits.

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News from the UNC Chapel Hill chapter of the AAUP
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November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
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This afternoon's clear statement from Lee Roberts that UNC cannot and will not sign Trump's Compact, because of issues with academic freedom, came about in part because of the pressure from students, faculty and alumni✊
November 8, 2025 at 2:24 PM
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SUNRISE UNC is calling for UNC to reject the compact and is organizing a rally Friday 11/07 at 1:15 PM on Polk Place!

Trump Compact: www.washingtonpost.com/documents/22...
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November 5, 2025 at 7:49 PM
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November 3, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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BSM Town Hall TODAY at 6PM

… and more upcoming events in this week’s updates:

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News from the UNC Chapel Hill chapter of the AAUP
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October 27, 2025 at 7:55 PM
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Contact the UNC BOG, the UNC-Chapel Hill BOT, President Peter Hans, Chancellor Roberts and members of the NC Assembly - tell them to *reject* the contract the Federal Administration is trying to use to violate scientific integrity at UNC: coalitionforcarolinafoundation.org/petition-rej...
PETITION: Reject the Trump Compact – Coalition for Carolina
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October 22, 2025 at 3:53 PM
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Chapel Hill Friends-Join UNC Faculty & the Community at the Right to Light Rally for Higher Ed Friday Oct 24 2-4 PM. Speakers include Prof. Gene Nichols, UNC faculty, students & staff, including members of @unc-ch-aaup.bsky.social Free speech on campus, research, and education are all on the agenda
Poster for the event: Friday Oct 24, 2-4 PM, The Plaza 140 W Franklin, Chapel Hill--across from Target :)
October 20, 2025 at 4:18 PM
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A statement by the Black Student Movement www.instagram.com/p/DPo8EDBAE7...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Upendo, Black Student Movement gathering space closed by UNC administration despite being open to *all* students.

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UNC students lose access to Upendo Lounge due to DEI policy changes
The UNC System Board of Governors voted in May 2024 to replace its policy on DEI, which has led to the elimination of diversity-related positions, programs and grants at universities across the state,...
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October 20, 2025 at 10:04 AM
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We encourage all AAUP members and concerned citizens to join the No Kings protest on Saturday, October 18. Actions are organized locally, and you can find details about an event near you at the link below👇
No Kings
As the president escalates his authoritarian power grab, the NO KINGS non-violent movement continues to rise stronger. We are united once again to remind the world: America has No Kings and the power ...
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October 8, 2025 at 3:37 PM
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‘I will never retreat.’ UNC professor defends record after reinstatement
The professor, Dwayne Dixon, snubbed allegations of inciting political violence during a press conference on Wednesday.
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October 9, 2025 at 2:00 PM
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Prof. Dixon reinstated!

AAUP press conference!

A conversation with the ex-Provost!

1st Amendment event!

Celebrate tenure at Namu!

Right to Light rally!

And more in this week’s chapter updates…
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News from the UNC Chapel Hill chapter of the AAUP
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October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Prof. Dixon reinstated!

AAUP press conference!

A conversation with the ex-Provost!

1st Amendment event!

Celebrate tenure at Namu!

Right to Light rally!

And more in this week’s chapter updates…
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News from the UNC Chapel Hill chapter of the AAUP
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October 7, 2025 at 2:45 PM
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Dwayne Dixon reinstated! Excellent work on direct action @unc-ch-aaup.bsky.social (us!). Power to the people✊.
October 3, 2025 at 3:43 PM
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Show up to the Faculty Council meeting! Demand the Chancellor reinstate Professor Dixon! Friday Oct 3, 3:45pm, 1001 Kerr Hall (Eshelman School of Pharmacy)
October 3, 2025 at 11:53 AM
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We demand Professor Dixon's immediate reinstatement, a public explanation of how this decision was reached, an affirmation of faculty and students’ rights to freedom of speech and expression, and a public apology to Professor Dixon.
October 2, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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AAUP NC and UNC-Chapel Hill AAUP remind UNC administrators of the UNC System Board of Governors Policy on Free Speech and Free Expression, which affirms that “it is not the proper role of any constituent institution to shield individuals from speech protected by the First Amendment, including, without limitation, ideas and opinions they find unwelcome, disagreeable, or even deeply offensive.”
October 2, 2025 at 12:37 PM
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With their cowardly response, UNC's administrators have not only violated Professor Dixon's basic rights. They have also infringed on students' right to an education by taking a professor out of their classroom during the middle of a semester. This unexplained and unjustified decision has intensified an existing campus atmosphere of fear and censorship, further eroding students' and faculty's trust in UNC's administration.
October 2, 2025 at 12:36 PM
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Let's call this what it is: UNC administrators are capitulating to a call from a right-wing group, infamous for attacking faculty, to fire a professor based on an unsubstantiated rumor.
October 2, 2025 at 12:35 PM