Auburn University faculty protest Board of Trustees’ dissolution of university senate

By: Anna Barrett

Outlets: Alabama Reflector

Published: September 11, 2026

Words: 1,219

Last Updated: 5 days, 21 hours ago

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AUBURN — Auburn University’s Board of Trustees dissolved its faculty senate in June with little notice to faculty in order to comply with a state law that does not apply to the flagship university.

On Friday, more than 100 faculty and community members gathered outside the trustees’ meeting to protest the decision and warn that it could have broader consequences.

“These are the voices for people coming from many parts of the …

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