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Independent, self-governing universities are essential to our democracy. Since coming to power this year, the Trump administration has attempted to inappropriately and unconstitutionally interfere in the operations of our universities at multiple levels. Most recently, it has offered a compact to university leaders that involves preferential consideration for federal grants, based not on merit but on ideological fealty, to nine institutions across the country. You can read t

AAUP-OSU clarifies the relationship between academic freedom and responsibility.

In his 2026 budget proposal, the President proposed funding cuts to most federal research programs, amounting to a 22% decrease from...

AAUP-OSU responds to President Carter's July 27th Face the Nation interview, reinforcing our stance on academic freedom.

AAUP-OSU opposes the creation of the Chase Center on the grounds that it poses a financial risk and flies is the face of shared governance.

Chapter president Pranav Jani appeared on WOSU's "All Sides with Anna Staver" to discuss Ohio's new "intellectual diversity" centers.

AAUP-OSU condemns the police repression and arrests occurring on campus in April 2024.

AAUP-OSU expresses alarm about OSU's new proposed "free speech" policy.

AAUP-OSU supports OSU faculty member Dr. Angela Bryant as she pursues reinstatement.

Solidarity statement for OSU faculty member Dr. Ashley Hope Pérez, author of Out of Darkness.

AAUP-OSU makes a statement on campus COVID-19 policies in preparation for classes to begin.

AAUP-OSU expresses concerns with COVID-19 measures planned for Spring 2022.

AAUP-OSU responds to the COVID-19 crisis with an advocacy statement.