National AAUP statement on the attack of a journalist by a Chase Center affiliate at OSU. This isn’t just any professor being violent. This is the product of shared governance being dismantled.

“We urge OSU to stop criminalizing free expression and to create an intellectual civic space that befits a university. We call on university leaders to explicitly commit to defending our community against lawless intimidation by ICE, CBP, and related agencies.”

Thanks to NBC4 for covering our statement on DHS/ICE, student protests, and free speech. www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...

Coverage of @osuaaup.bsky.social’s statement about ICE as a threat to university values: “We urge OSU to stop criminalizing free expression…And we call on university leaders to explicitly commit to defending our community against lawless intimidation by ICE, CBP, and related agencies.”

Seeking stronger stance supporting students and OSU community, truly embracing free speech commitment @osuaaup.bsky.social www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...

Cartoon #5! Yes, the weather’s improved recently. But it’s still ICE-y out.

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...

Glad to see our statement is making the rounds — including the NY Post.

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...

Our statement on DHS/ICE violence as a thread to university values. www.aaup-osu.org/post/stateme...

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.

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...

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. 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).

Everyone is invited Thursday to cheer on AAUP-AFT leaders at Wright State as they begin negotiations for their contract.

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!

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.

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...

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

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.

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

. THE WHITE HOUSE HAS JOINED BLUESKY. CLICK THE LINK BELOW FOR A LIST OF THIER ACCOUNTS SO YOU CAN BLOCK THEM. . bsky.app/profile/did:...

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.

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.

The AAUP-Ohio State executive board condemns ICE escalation in our communities. We urge our members and all who love democracy to do what they can in this moment. Here’s a statement from the Ohio Immigrant Alliance. ohioimmigrant.org/blog/2025/12...

We heartily endorse this call from workers at the Columbus Dispatch and Newark Advocate. Please sign the letter to The USA Today Co demanding they recognize the Dispatch News Guild-CWA actionnetwork.org/petitions/te...

President Donald Trump most recently labeled the entire Somali community as criminals he doesn't want in the country.

Student activists working in solidarity with AAUP organizers, faculty & staff across the nation has powered key victories over Trump's authoritarian agenda! We are just getting started 🔥 2026 will be the year of mass coalitional action demanding safe, affordable, and democratic campuses for all!

“There is much that is right about what we are doing in higher education—as teachers, researchers, community advocates, and mentors—and we should not lose sight of that when the discourse of the day would seem to put us permanently on the defensive.” ❤️

Prof Ryan Skinner, director of the OSU Humanities Institute and our chapter vice president, was interviewed by NBC4 about his Nov 20 article “In Praise of the Arts & Humanities.” www.nbc4i.com/news/local-n...

Join us for our final chapter meeting of 2025. And a faculty assessment of life under SB1. Register at the link below. actionnetwork.org/events/aaup-...

Ryan Skinner, Director of OSU’s Humanities Institute, celebrates the work of faculty and units in the arts and humanities in this open letter. Ryan serves as Vice-President of AAUP-OSU. humanitiesinstitute.osu.edu/news/praise-...

Cartoon #4 part 2. Plan to watch “Wicked” this weekend? Great. But keep an eye on the disasters brewing at OSU.

Solidarity with OSU nurses! Come out to the OSUNO rally for safety and support on Wednesday 11/19 at 6pm.

Join the picket line with Starbucks workers at Lane & High today (11/18) from 8am-12 noon.

Ohio HB 42, a bill that would require schools to report immigration status to the federal government, has a hearing this afternoon. Every child should feel safe, welcome, and protected at school, no exceptions. Take action today by urging lawmakers to oppose this bill. ➡️ bit.ly/StopHB42

The AAUP at Ohio State encourages all to attend this Tuesday event by Jewish Voice for Peace - Central Ohio @jvpcentralohio. We stand in solidarity with our colleague Tom Hayes of Ohio University who was removed from his teaching position after being detained in the humanitarian flotilla to Gaza.

Come out to our November chapter meeting this Thursday! RSVP here: actionnetwork.org/events/aaup-... We have a ton to talk after the rally on 11/7 & the fight for free speech & academic freedom at all levels. Whether you’re a regular or it’s your first meeting, your voice is what we need to hear.

Help our local chapter of Students for a National Health Plan feed hungry folks here in Central Ohio! Campaign runs until Thanksgiving. ➡️ visit give.mofc.org/snahpforsnap to donate 🥫Local to Columbus? Physical donations can be brought to OSUCOM for distribution through the Street Med student org

Our students are amazing! OSA, with the support of many groups, led a successful protest yesterday as part of the November 7 national day of action. More photos soon, but for now here’s coverage from the OSU Lantern and from Columbus Dispatch.

The dude’s making up to $150,000 while lying about higher ed. What kind of school hires Gordon Gee not once, not twice, but three times?!

Comic #4. Enjoy, share, reflect.