AAUP and AFT Rally to Defend UM Professor's Academic Freedom
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The AAUP and AFT defend University of Michigan Professor Derek Peterson’s academic freedom after remarks at the university’s commencement, condemning political pressure and threats of discipline; they warn of a chilling effect on faculty speech and urge UM leadership to affirm no disciplinary action and recommit to academic freedom and shared governance.
- AAUP, AFT, Labor Leaders Support University of Michigan Professor Derek Peterson AAUP
- Progressive Activists Are Sometimes on the Wrong Side of History The Atlantic
- U-M faculty slam president’s apology for faculty leader’s commencement speech Bridge Michigan
- Pro-Palestine speech by University of Michigan professor criticized by university leaders MLive.com
- U of Michigan apologizes after professor hails Gaza protesters in graduation speech The Times of Israel
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