American Association of University Professors
Coverage of American Association of University Professors in the Nexus archive.
- Professors’ union’s endorsement of Abdul El-Sayed is just more proof that the far left rules US academia
The American Association of University Professors endorsed Abdul El-Sayed, a Michigan candidate, as a response to the hard left's dominance in higher education, which the article claims has caused a loss of public trust. The endorsement is described as part of efforts to 'fight back' against this influence.
- Texas A&M professors and union sue over ban on teaching pro-LGBTQ+ material
Four Texas A&M professors and the American Association of University Professors union filed a First Amendment lawsuit against the university over a policy banning the teaching of material related to 'race or gender ideology' or topics involving sexual orientation and gender identity. The policy, amended in November 2025 and January 2026, requires professors to submit course materials for approval, which the professors argue imposes overly broad censorship.
- Faculty Unions Slam 3-Year Degrees
The American Association of University Professors and American Federation of Teachers opposed Massachusetts' plan to adopt three-year degrees. Faculty unions criticized the policy as the state announced its implementation.
- Today’s greatest threat to academic freedom is . . . academia
The article claims that academia itself is the greatest threat to academic freedom and criticizes the American Association of University Professors for opposing efforts by states and the federal government to restore 'sanity and fairness' to campuses.
- AAUP Readies for Bigger Political Fight
The American Association of University Professors (AAUP) is preparing for an increased political battle as faculty members discuss strategies to counter growing political interference in academic work and campuses, following President Donald Trump's re-election.
- St. John’s University raises the stakes in fight against faculty union with federal lawsuit
St. John’s University filed a federal lawsuit against the state labor board to avoid state labor laws on religious grounds, following its revocation of union recognition for over 1,100 faculty members. The union alleges illegal surveillance and intimidation, while the university claims government enforcement of labor law infringes on its religious mission.
- Virginia’s colleges and universities brace for major accreditation overhaul
Virginia’s colleges and universities may face increased federal oversight and stricter accreditation standards under new draft rules from the U.S. Department of Education. The reforms, prompted by an executive order from President Trump, aim to prioritize affordability, graduation, and employment outcomes over diversity initiatives, sparking criticism from education groups concerned about political influence and institutional autonomy.