Letters, Statements and Petitions
Many of us in higher ed—-admins, faculty, staff, students, allies—are not giving up without a fight. We are combining our efforts, through letters, teach-ins, walk-outs, protests, to let anyone who’s listening know that we are out here fighting for academic freedom. Fighting for human dignity. Fighting for equity, Fighting for all of our students and their right to learn. Fighting for scientific inquiry, critical thinking, artistic expression and the general pursuit of knowledge. Fighting for the foundations of democracy.
To date Approx. 2o,000 people have signed a letter fighting for higher ed.
If you want to learn more about the letters or statements just click the buttons below. If you have a letter that you want us to link head to the bottom of the page and let us know! We will attempt to update this page as quickly as possible as new letters come in.
OPEN LETTERS
Our Letter
This is our letter and we are proud of it and the thousands who have signed. Read the letter and learn about the reasons why people are standing up for higher ed. Then add your own!
We are not alone in our commitment to education and to democracy. Thousands of voices have joined armies of educators in speaking out against these attacks. Join their voices by clicking the links and adding your name.
Other Letters
Faculty, staff and students at specific colleges or universities—or in specific disciplines—are taking a stand. They are speaking directly to their university administrators and to their disciplinary peers—-to remind leaders in their institutions and fields that capitulation is not an option.
Focused Letters and Statements
Statements FROM Higher Ed Leaders
Let us know about Your LEtter
Let us know if you have a letter or petition in the works!