Todd Wolfson

Todd Wolfson

politician United States

Todd Wolfson is the president of the American Association of University Professors (AAUP), an organization dedicated to advocating for academic freedom, shared governance, and the rights of faculty members in higher education. He has been vocal in his criticism of recent attempts to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (D.E.I.) initiatives in educational institutions, describing these efforts as chaotic and detrimental to the academic environment. Under his leadership, the AAUP has focused on protecting the principles of diversity and equity within academia, particularly in light of executive orders issued by President Trump that seek to ban such practices.

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
1 wks
Reach
1,214,786
Power
6,995$
Sentiment
3.24
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
India 2 3.50 0.07% +10% 1,380,004,385 1,074,694 $2,900,000 2,258$
Guyana 1 2.00 0.08% +0% 786,552 621 $6,000 5$
Pakistan 1 2.00 0.03% +0% 220,892,331 65,045 $280,000 82$
United States 1 3.00 0.02% +0% 331,002,651 73,214 $21,000,000 4,645$
Cabo Verde 1 6.00 0.22% +0% 555,987 1,211 $2,100 5$
Totals 6 1,933,241,906 1,214,785 $24,188,100 6,995$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

Cabo Verde Cabo Verde: Todd Wolfson is the president of the AAUP and warns that the Trump administration is targeting academics and foreign students. 6

Expresso das Ilhas – Cape Verdean newspaper & portal: Professores da Columbia processam Governo Trump por deportações planeadas

India India: Todd Wolfson, president of the American Association of University Professors, called Columbia's actions the 'greatest attack on academic freedom since McCarthyism.' 2

The Times of India: Columbia University's concession sparks national debate on academic freedom

Guyana Guyana: Todd Wolfson called President Donald Trump’s demands 'arguably the greatest incursion into academic freedom.' 2

Stabroek News: Columbia agrees to Trump's demands in attempt to restore funding

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Todd Wolfson is the president of the American Association of University Professors and an anthropologist at Rutgers University in New Jersey. 2

The Guardian: Critics say Trump’s executive orders to reshape the NIH ‘will kill’ Americans | Trump administration

United States United States: Todd Wolfson, the president of the American Association of University Professors, commented on President Trump's attempts to end D.E.I. activity on campuses. 3

The New York Times: Some Schools Act After Trump’s D.E.I. Orders. Others Say They’ll Resist.