Yesterday, the AAUP-Utica Leadership issued an open letter in response to the retrenchment notices sent by Utica University on Tuesday, September 9, 2025.

We urge all students, staff, faculty, alumni, and community members to read it, as it provides important context for how we reached this point.

To echo the last line of our letter, in this difficult time, we stand united with our colleagues, our students, and our community. 

In solidarity,

The AAUP-Utica Governing Board, Negotiation Team, Grievance Officers, Board of Trustees Guests, and Hearing Committee Members