The Yale chapter of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) exists as an independent voice for faculty of all ranks across the university. We organize and advocate for the needs and interests of Yale faculty, in connection with students and members of the profession nationally, and in service to the public.
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Yale's Protest Tradition is Back
October 7, 2026
For the first time in more than 50 years, Yale students gathered around an iconic sculpture to protest their university and their government.
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Students, politicians gather on Beinecke to protest Trump negotiations
October 5, 2026
On Friday afternoon, protesters marched to Beinecke Plaza, where they convened with Connecticut politicians, including Sen. Richard Blumenthal LAW ’73, to urge Yale administrators against settling a federal investigation into its admissions practices.
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“Lipstick” Traces Latest Yalie Protest
October 2, 2026
Hundreds of Yale students rallied around a cardboard Lipstick replica to oppose a Trump settlement over Yale’s admissions policies and protest restrictions on campus gatherings.
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Yale students urge university to not settle with Trump administration
October 2, 2026
Protesters urged Yale to follow Harvard’s example and fight back against Trump. Cornell, Columbia and Brown have settled, agreeing to pay millions and change policies.
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Students, faculty at Yale call on school to end settlement discussions with Trump administration
October 2, 2026
Faculty and students at Yale said they want university leaders to end settlement discussions with the Trump administration over allegations of discrimination in the admissions process.
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School of Medicine, Law School students share concerns on Trump talks
September 29, 2026
Students from both schools have in recent months signed letters demanding that Yale not settle with the federal government over investigations into admissions practices. Only the investigation into the School of Medicine has been concluded, however.
Founded in November 2024, the AAUP–Yale Chapter unites all who contribute to Yale’s teaching and research mission.
Membership is open to: standing and contingent faculty, graduate researchers and instructors, postdocs, librarians, archivists, curators, and technicians whose work supports scholarship and instruction.
Just signing up for the mailing list does not signify membership in AAUP Yale; you have to complete Step 1 as well!
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Join the national AAUP and, when prompted, select the Yale chapter as your local affiliation.
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Sign up for our chapter’s contact list for updates, meeting invitations, and opportunities to participate.
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