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University of Michigan Unites Big Ten for Academic Defense Pact

4/22/2025

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In a bold move, the University of Michigan's Faculty Senate has rallied together, voting decisively to forge a mutual defense pact with fellow Big Ten institutions. This pact seeks to safeguard academic freedom against perceived threats from the Trump administration, echoing similar resolutions from other universities. Faculty members are united in their call for collective action to protect diversity initiatives and international faculty from government overreach.

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In a bold move, the University of Michigan's Faculty Senate has rallied together, voting decisively to forge a mutual defense pact with fellow Big Ten institutions. This pact seeks to safeguard academic freedom against perceived threats from the Trump administration, echoing similar resolutions from other universities. Faculty members are united in their call for collective action to protect diversity initiatives and international faculty from government overreach.