American Association of University Professors Ends Neutrality With First Political Endorsement

By Sara Brady · Inside Higher Ed · 2026-07-31

Inside Higher Ed reports that the American Association of University Professors has formally backed Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate. This marks the first time the organization has issued a political endorsement in its history. The shift signals a departure fr

Inside Higher Ed reports that the American Association of University Professors has formally backed Michigan Democrat Abdul El-Sayed for the U.S. Senate. This marks the first time the organization has issued a political endorsement in its history. The shift signals a departure fr