SB895, the bond act to establish a California Foundation for Science and Health Research, has passed California Senate and is on to an California assembly vote. SB 895 was introduced into the CA state legislature in January 2026 and if passed, will be placed on the November 2026 ballot. Given continuing attacks on U.S. science […]
Tell President Milliken and Chancellor Khosla to keep medical school PII safe
The Trump administration is currently demanding extensive admissions data from the UCSD Medical School. This is a clear threat to the academic freedom and independence of the university’s ability to have control over their own admissions policies. The University of California should not comply with this unconstitutional demand. Instead, it should preserve academic freedom and independence and […]
SDFA Social: Thursday 4:30pm, Faculty Club
This week! SDFA Social Thursday , April 23, 4:30pm Faculty Club Patio Bring a friend! Food and drinks are on us We will hold our SDFA Social Hour as usual at Cecil’s Lounge in the UCSD Faculty Club [map]. All SDFA members are encouraged to join, as well as interested non-members. We hope […]
February 5, 2026 Member Meeting and Social
We’re keeping up the fight for the future of higher education and academic freedom in this new year. Please join our Member Meeting and Social Hour Thursday Feb. 5, 4-6 pm at Cecil’s Lounge in the UCSD Faculty Club. Here’s the meeting agenda: Thursday Feb. 5, 4-6 pm UCSD Faculty Club 4-4:30pm: Member Meeting General […]
📝 Urge the UC Regents to Uphold Academic Freedom
When academic freedom is under attack, what do we do? Stand up, fight back! The UC has been presented with a series of unlawful demands from the federal government, including the “Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher Education” and the “Resolution Agreement Between the US and UCLA”. These demands include federal incursions into curricular content, research priorities, hiring […]