Network of Concerned Academics

COVID-19 and Higher Education

With the COVID-19 outbreak comes unprecedented and uncertain times. We are asking individuals across higher education institutions to reflect on the long-term impact of the outbreak on universities and academic freedom. Check back here for frequent updates.

Coming Soon

A collection of think pieces, commissioned essays, and resources addressing the surveillance potential and labor issues around online learning.

If you'd like to contribute, please email us.

The Latest

Academic Freedom in the U.K.

"Academic Freedom in the U.K." By Lori Allen AAUP's Academe Blog

A German Professor Going to U VA to Teach About the Far-Right Had His Visa Held Up By the State Dept

"This Renowned German Professor Was Headed to U-Va. to Teach About the Rise of Far-Right Extremism. The State Department Held Up His Visa...

Brazilian Art Curator Welcomed to University in Exile Consortium

"New University in Exile Consortium Welcomes Art Curator Escaping Persecution in Brazil" New School News

Our Affiliates

The NCA is coordinated by Lori Allen, Michael Meranze, Christopher Newfield, and Joan Wallach Scott. Emily McDonald is our research assistant.

Interested parties and potential partners are invited to contact admin@networkofconcernedacademics.org.