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Kudos to @aaup-penn.bsky.social 's very own Ben Nathans for coming up with this perfect illustration
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An update to the classic Ben Franklin political cartoon ‘Join or Die’ with the original colonies replaced by universities that were targeted by Trump‘s loyalty oath compact. The image has been updated to show that MIT, Penn, Brown & USC have rejected Trump’s offer.
UPDATE:
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Who’s Next?
When students, faculty, & our communities are united, nothing can stop us.
Join us for our national teach in on the growing resistance movement to Trump’s ‘Loyalty Oath’ Compact today at 2PM ET:
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
#DefendHigherEd
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Penn rejects White House proposal for special funding treatment
With the decision, Penn becomes the third university to decline the offer.
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And THREE stood up!
Penn has joined MIT & Brown in rejecting Trump’s loyalty oath compact.
When we join together and fight back, WE WIN!
No amount of federal bribery is worth surrendering the freedom to question, explore, and dissent.
LET’S GO!
#DefendHigherEd
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16.10.2025 17:24 — 👍 277 🔁 97 💬 4 📌 8
Penn rejects White House proposal for special funding treatment
With the decision, Penn becomes the third university to decline the offer.
PENN IS OUT! That means both institutions that signed prior agreements with the administration have said no. We're at 3 rejections.
I told y'all once the second one hit yesterday, the clock started for the rest.
www.thedp.com/article/2025...
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The universities are: MIT, University of Pennsylvania, University of Virginia, University of Texas, Vanderbilt University, University of Arizona, Brown University, Dartmouth College
03.10.2025 19:37 — 👍 18 🔁 13 💬 2 📌 1
UA Faculty Senate votes against proposed compact
In its Oct. 6 faculty senate meeting, faculty voted in favor of a resolution calling upon UA President Suresh Garimella and the Arizona Board of Regents to reject the proposed contract and any similar proposals "compromising the mission, values and independence of the University."
The vote passed 40-8, with one abstention. Faculty members raised several questions about how the university can find a path forward, whether leaders choose to sign the compact or not.
U Ariz faculty senate approves resolution asking university NOT to sign compact. Paywalled,...
www.azcentral.com/story/news/l...
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Calling all AAUP members in Pennsylvania! Mark your calendar for our annual Conference on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Lincoln University. This is an excellent opportunity to network with AAUP members and to discuss strategies for defending academic freedom, building chapters, and more.
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