Important op-ed on how federal chaos has local impact. Connecticut will suffer from the attacks on science and free speech. Read it in full: ctmirror.org/2025/09/19/d...

Community colleges make college affordable and accessible to millions of students. It’s so important that we invest in these institutions so more students can pursue their dreams. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone

This is a win for freedom of expression! No one should face firings or other reprisals for exercising their right to free speech www.insidehighered.com/news/quick-t...

For generations, American innovation—fueled by investment in higher education—led the world. But with Trump's attacks & score settling disinvestment, our competitive edge is at risk. It's time to choose progress over politics. ➡️ aft.org/HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @aaup.org @afthighered.bsky.social

Join our partners at the @aaup.org for an important conversation about the weaponization of the accreditation system. 10/6 7pm ET Politicizing Accreditation in the South and Beyond www.aaup.org/event/politi...

Medical research coming out of our colleges & universities helps millions of people worldwide stay healthy. But Trump's attacks on science funding endanger that. See the impact of those cuts in your area here: scienceimpacts.org #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social @AAUP.org

Reaching out for help requires a great deal of courage and strength. If you're struggling with your mental health, know that you're not alone. For the students of Joliet Junior College, the Center for Student Wellness and Support is now here for you.

The richest man on earth owns X. The second richest man on earth is about to be a major owner of TikTok. The third richest man owns Facebook, Instagram, and WhatsApp. The fourth richest man owns The Washington Post. See the problem here?

The AAUP stands for what we always stood for: a powerful higher education sector that leads to innovation, social mobility, and is a bedrock of democracy. Read AAUP Todd Wolfson’s Q & A published this week in the Chronicle of Higher Ed. www.chronicle.com/article/is-t... @proftwolf.bsky.social

Another great issue! Including this Q&A w Real Solutions for Higher Education grant recipients in Connecticut who expanded their state's free college program www.aft.org/ae/fall2025/...

AFT Wisconsin President Shelton is right. Every worker deserves a voice at work & a seat at the table in decision making. This is especially important in colleges & universities, to make sure students have everything they need to thrive. @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social wisconsinexaminer.com/2025/09/19/l...

"In scientific terms, we are isolating genetic variants of proteins that cause eggs to age more rapidly and become less viable. In human terms, we are hoping to stem the heartbreak..." aftvoices.org/fertility-st...

Shanah Tovah to all who are observing. Rosh Hashanah is a time of reflection & renewal. This new year reminds us to recommit to justice, to community, & to the values of democracy. May we meet this moment with courage & compassion.

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America is currently the world leader in cutting-edge medical and scientific research, and we want to keep it that way. Tell Congress: No cuts to federal science funding or student aid! #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social @AAUP.org actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...

This is a huge red flag. Another generation is risking their financial futures to pursue a degree and build better lives for themselves through education. We need to make higher ed more affordable and accessible. @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social abcnews.go.com/Business/wir...

Barriers to Innovation: The Impact of Research Funding Cuts and Immigration Restrictions on International Talent Take the next step in our campaign to defend research funding and join us 9/24 at 3:00PM ET for this webinar #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone aft.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

It’s not an exaggeration to say that higher ed saves lives. So many of the cures, medications, treatments, and technologies we depend on to thrive are the result of federal investment in higher education. #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone @aaup.org @AFTHigherEd.bsky.social

Join the livestream of the AAUP and AFT launch of our campaign, “Higher Education: Saving Lives, Building Futures, Powering the Economy”! @aft.org

HAPPENING NOW: AFT and @aaup.org are in Washington DC to launch our new campaign, to show the country that #HigherEdBenefitsEveryone. Follow along in the thread below!

Want to weigh in yourself for fair funding? Send a letter to Congress here and join our fight to save student aid and research funding

Today, a small but mighty group of @aft.org and @aaup.org higher ed workers are on the Hill for the budget our communities deserve: no cuts to research, no cuts to student aid 💪

🎉HIGHER EDUCATION: Saving Lives. Building Futures. Powering the Economy.

“...these illegal demands on the University of California are intended to punish an esteemed institution by crippling economic opportunity and hindering the open pursuit of knowledge—the core purpose of our colleges and universities.” - @rweingarten.bsky.social

Thank you to Mary Modica for standing up for student loan borrowers in Congress today! 🎓 @nysut.bsky.social @afthighered.bsky.social

We’re kicking off the next #NOKINGS day of action with a national call on Sept. 18. Hear from AFT President @rweingarten.bsky.social & others about the vision, urgency, and strategy behind this movement. Get details & RSVP here ⬇️

Our members have been fighting to preserve funding for critical research because higher education research saves lives. This is not a partisan issue. Cancer doesn't care about who you voted for or what you believe. This is about making life better for all Americans. www.nytimes.com/2025/09/14/m...

Our members are fighting for the funding that saves lives. "According to a recent study in The Journal of Clinical Oncology, every $326 that our government spends researching cancer extends a human life by one year."

Enabled by support from Open Philanthropy, The Science and Community Impacts Mapping Project (#SCIMaP) will embark on the next phase of efforts to analyze, visualize and communicate the impact of scientific funding cuts: cmns.umd.edu/news-events/...

We're here with the Nevada Faculty Alliance to support the fight to preserve union rights and shared governance for Nevada's higher-ed workers. Solidarity! @nvfa.bsky.social @aft.org @afthighered.bsky.social @aaup.org @thenvindy.com

Let's be clear: violence is never okay. Political violence is never okay. Gun violence ruins lives. My prayers are with Charlie Kirk, his family and everyone who was present at this horrific event. www.cnn.com/2025/09/10/p...

A funny thing happened today: Rep. Walberg, Chair of the House Education & Labor Committee, claimed @rweingarten.bsky.social has “not said anything” on antisemitism — while Randi & I were quite literally leading a program on countering antisemitism for @aft.org members, part of a series.

“The value of a degree from a Texas college or university is not made by administrators and certainly not by politicians in Austin. It stems from the hard work of faculty and academic staff, and the determination and discipline of our students." Brian Evans @texasaaup.bsky.social President

A federal judge struck down the Trump administration’s attempt to censor classrooms, silence students & eliminate DEI programs. This means schools & educators can keep teaching truth and supporting every student. AFT members, alongside families & communities, fought for this & we won. 💪

The Congressional appropriations process is well underway, now is the time to weigh in! Protect science, protect students: Tell Congress NO cuts! actionnetwork.org/letters/prot...

I encourage people to watch this video. The selected footage shows the professor doing nothing even slightly out of line, whereas the student misinterprets the law and hopes to impose her religious beliefs on the material. Administrators caving to this is terrifying.

I agree with Justice Sotomayor. To target people based on their appearance, language, and profession is “unconscionably irreconcilable with our Nation’s constitutional guarantees.” www.msnbc.com/deadline-whi...

Looking for some hope on higher ed funding? join @aftmass.bsky.social and @massteacher.bsky.social for a great webinar: Massachusetts a Model in the Fight for Higher Ed: State-Based Funding in the Face of Federal Attacks REGISTER HERE us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Miss the call last night? Check out this thread ⤵️

Boss finds out work is work, all labor requires skills

The 2025 @aaup.org Faculty in the South Survey of 4,000 professors in 12 states has revealed the significant impact of political attacks on faculty work and recruitment. The findings show a widespread climate of fear & ongoing desire by some to leave the region for other jobs. 1/x

Do you have questions about your student debt? The AFT is hosting a virtual student debt clinic tonight at 7 p.m. EDT to help our members navigate their debt. Learn more about Public Service Loan Forgiveness, income-driven repayment plans, how the latest news is affecting these programs, and more.

"You're a charlatan. That's what you are." -- Cantwell to RFK Jr

AFT members across the country have experienced the harmful impact of Secretary Kennedy's leadership. Cutting off research funds for lifesaving cures to serve a political ideology is wrong. Put the science first. We thank the HHS staff for speaking up. www.savehhs.org

Here’s a 🧵 on key points in Judge Burroughs’ order in the AAUP/Harvard AAUP’s lawsuit against Trump’s DOJ for ideological funding cuts at Harvard: storage.courtlistener.com/recap/gov.us...

Thanks @SenateFinance for shining a bright light on Secretary Kennedy's ~leadership~ at the Department of Health and Human Services. We need to put science over politics so our food and medicines are safe.

📰Labor Read of the day!🗞️ “We want to put the labor back in Labor Day. [...] It’s not the last barbecue of the season, or the mattress sale. It’s [about] the people who make this country hum, the work that they do, and putting workers front and center.” www.washingtonpost.com/nation/2025/...

Unpacking the cruel realities of the so-called 'Big Beautiful Bill' see this article for a summary and links to AFT resources to fight back against austerity! www.aft.org/news/how-big...

Keep em coming! Higher Education Saves Lives! Stand Up! Get Loud! Resist! #OrganizeFightWin #DefendHigherEd #LaborDay

Public schools should be strengthened, not abandoned. Higher education should be affordable. Social security should be saved. Medicaid and Medicare should be sacrosanct. - @rweingarten.bsky.social #WorkersDeserve #LaborDay