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SUNY UFS President Bruce Simon

@sunyufspresident.bsky.social

The official account of the President of the SUNY University Faculty Senate, SUNY Fredonia Associate Professor of English Bruce Simon, 7/1/2025-6/30/2027. Fund, price, staff, and govern higher ed like the public good it is. #PublicGoodU #MADC

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UUP President Fred Kowal presented testimony during the Joint Legislative Public Hearing on Higher Education yesterday. The hearing, along with our advocacy efforts, ensure that UUP’s legislative priorities are at the forefront of decisions being made in Albany.

25.02.2026 20:11 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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A pivotal point for American democracy Earlier this month, border czar Tom Homan announced the withdrawal of all but a small number of immigration officers from Minnesota, presumably sparked by the fatal shootings of Renee Good and Alex Pr...

"We believe in the pursuit of truth, inquiry and creativity in all its forms. We believe in science and the knowledge gained through scientific discovery. We believe in democracy. We believe in freedom."
Read UUP President Fred Kowal's latest WAMC commentary at www.wamc.org/commentary-o...

03.03.2026 15:46 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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We heard from some of our alumni on what made them choose to attend a SUNY!

27.02.2026 19:53 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For many New Yorkers, being a SUNY student means not only accessing an affordable, high-quality education but also gaining support in areas that extend beyond academics. Thanks to the continued commitment of Governor Hochul @governor.ny.gov and the NYS Legislature, SUNY is able to expand critical

24.02.2026 21:06 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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EOP is core to the SUNY mission, creating opportunities for students to overcome financial and academic barriers to thrive in college and succeed after graduation.
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Child care on SUNY campuses is essential. They not only provide a safe, nurturing environment for our youngest learners, they make college possible for many of our students, especially adult-learners balancing coursework, jobs, and family responsibilities.
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03.03.2026 23:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

It was such a privilege and pleasure to team up with @csvacin.bsky.social virtually at UB’s Shared Governance Day! We had been on campus the day before for their Public Good U barnstorming tour stop, and this afternoon we were about 15 feet apart on the 7th floor of the SUNY building….

04.03.2026 04:22 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE

TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE

BOOK OF RALLY CHANTS

VOLUME 1

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE TAKE BACK OUR SCIENCE BOOK OF RALLY CHANTS VOLUME 1

Chants get crowds moving and keep the message loud. Here are some with a science spin β€” try them out, mix them up, or bring your own! Drop yours in the comments.
See you March 7th!
standupforscience.net/march7
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#science
#standupforscience
#rally
#March7
#RallyChants

03.03.2026 10:58 β€” πŸ‘ 38    πŸ” 10    πŸ’¬ 3    πŸ“Œ 0
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ANNOUNCES COLETTE DELAWALLA, STAND UP FOR SCIENCE FOUNDER & CEO AS A SPEAKER AT THE MARCH 7TH WASHINGTON D.C. RALLY!

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ANNOUNCES COLETTE DELAWALLA, STAND UP FOR SCIENCE FOUNDER & CEO AS A SPEAKER AT THE MARCH 7TH WASHINGTON D.C. RALLY!

Stand Up For Science announces Colette Delawalla, Stand Up For Science Founder & CEO (@cdelawalla.bsky.social) as a speaker at the Washington D.C. National Day of Action rally on Saturday, March 7th!

Visit standupforscience.net/march7 to find a rally near you!

#standupforscience
#rally
#March7DC

03.03.2026 11:10 β€” πŸ‘ 25    πŸ” 6    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ANNOUNCES DAVE FARINA (PROFESSOR DAVE EXPLAINS), SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR YOUTUBER AS A SPEAKER AT THE LOS ANGELES, CA MARCH 7TH NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION RALLY!

STAND UP FOR SCIENCE ANNOUNCES DAVE FARINA (PROFESSOR DAVE EXPLAINS), SCIENCE COMMUNICATOR YOUTUBER AS A SPEAKER AT THE LOS ANGELES, CA MARCH 7TH NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION RALLY!

Stand Up For Science announces Dave Farina (Professor Dave Explains), Science Communicator YouTuber as a speaker at the Los Angeles National Day of Action rally on Saturday, March 7th!

Visit standupforscience.net/march7 to find a rally near you!

#March7LA
#standupforscience
#science
#rally

03.03.2026 11:12 β€” πŸ‘ 34    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Illinois Wants to Spread More State Money Around. Not So Fast, Says Its Flagship. A plan to award new funding to public colleges based on their financial need would β€œsiphon resources” from the U. of Illinois, its president argues.

A few blue states have tried to redo higher ed funding formulas to prioritize regional publics over flagships. Just like in K-12 education, that is an exceedingly difficult task because the losers are politically powerful.

02.03.2026 22:07 β€” πŸ‘ 54    πŸ” 16    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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Launch of SUNY Research Connect Portal to Advance Research and Collaboration SUNY Chancellor King today announced the launch of SUNY Research Connect, a comprehensive system-wide research networking platform that will accelerate discovery, collaboration, and innovation...

Connecting the SUNY System even further!

SUNY is launching the SUNY Research Connect Portal, a new system-wide portal designed to accelerate discovery and collaboration across our campuses and beyond. Featuring nearly 7,000 researchers from 26 SUNY institutions,

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27.02.2026 16:13 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Op-Ed | How education makes New York safer | amNewYork Too often, one of the most effective solutions is overlooked – education. Expanding access to education is proven to reduce recidivism and increase employment

Education doesn’t just change lives; it makes New York safer.

Assemblymember Larinda Hooks highlights how investing in higher education programs inside New York State prisons strengthens communities and builds a better future for everyone.
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27.02.2026 17:40 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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This Women’s History Month, SUNY proudly celebrates the women who shape our classrooms, labs, campuses, and communities across New York State. From groundbreaking research to transformative leadership, our students, faculty, staff, and

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02.03.2026 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Statement on Women's History Month

At SUNY, we celebrate the trailblazing women who have shaped the future of New York and beyond. We honor the extraordinary contributions of our alumnae and women across our campuses, and recommit to expanding opportunity, equity, and leadership for generations to come. Happy Women's History Month!

02.03.2026 19:48 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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Thank you, University at Buffalo, for hosting the joint SUNY University Faculty Senate/Faculty Council of Community Colleges Realizing the Promise of Public Good U barnstorming tour’s 5th of 7 stops! We addressed shared governance scenarios & SUNY’s academic momentum & seamless transfer initiatives.

02.03.2026 21:44 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

One of the core messages of the work at Stand Up for Science is we are fighting against science being used as a weapon against civilians.

The US bombed a school that was IN SESSION. What makes you think they won’t turn that tech on us, too.

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Transpose this 1970 campaign speech by antisemitic white supremacist Asa Carter into the voice of JD Vance or Elon Musk or Matt Walsh and tell me if you could tell the difference.

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A judge just tossed out Columbia University's disciplinary actions against 22 students over the 2024 Hamilton Hall occupation, finding the school relied on sealed arrest records and held individuals responsible for group actions, violating its own rules.

iapps.courts.state.ny.us/fbem/Documen...

28.02.2026 03:00 β€” πŸ‘ 2527    πŸ” 578    πŸ’¬ 8    πŸ“Œ 34
An anti-facist open letter from 23 retired Harvard Business School professors

Anti-fascism should have broad support across the American political spectrum. Elections need to be defended. Here's an open letter from retired professors at HBS in which we call for business leaders to address that need.
#econsky #academicsky
marketdesigner.blogspot.com/2026/02/an-a...

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@democracyforward.org released some heartening stats about pro-democracy litigation against the Trump admin.

Our legal victory in AAUP v. Trump, which blocked the weaponization of civil rights law and withdrawal of funding at the UC system, is part of this welcome trend.

Read more belowπŸ‘‡

28.02.2026 17:01 β€” πŸ‘ 23    πŸ” 7    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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UNC-CH Will β€˜Scrap’ New Recording Policy, Chancellor Says The move comes less than three weeks after the controversial rules were enacted.

Congrats to @ncaaup.bsky.social & all who fought against this surveillance policy that would've allowed admin to hijack microphones in the classroom for secret recordings.

This move would've chilled classroom discussion & suppressed students' willingness to ask questions & take intellectual risks.

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Texas is on the front lines of the fight against government suppression of academic inquiry. We must continue to hold the line against those who wish to control the range of topics that can be taught in the classroom.

Keep fighting. Our democracy depends on it.
@texasaaup.bsky.social
@texasaft.org

28.02.2026 22:10 β€” πŸ‘ 55    πŸ” 23    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

@adapalmer.bsky.social is right.

01.03.2026 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 36    πŸ” 15    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

Accreditation -- not only a bureaucratic snafu but now a means to interfere in higher education, learning, teaching, and research.
@higheredlabor.bsky.social

27.02.2026 02:44 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 9    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you, Ulster!

27.02.2026 03:17 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

For our 2-pager on the Realizing the Promise of Public Good U barnstorming tour, a joint effort of UFS and the SUNY Faculty Council of Community Colleges, go to

hdl.handle.net/1951/88670

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SUNY is on the move! Front page of the Utica O-D!

25.02.2026 19:03 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

A major milestone for a SUNY musician!

SUNY Fredonia senior Lucas West impressed coaches nationwide during his blind audition on NBC’s The Voice, securing him a spot on Team Legend. Wishing Lucas the best of luck as he represents SUNY Fredonia on The Voice!
https://ow.ly/QZe850Ym9pR

25.02.2026 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1

Tune in at 12:30 pm!

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