Stop the Spread of Authoritarian Power on Campus

Here’s how to make sure your university hears you — loud and clear. 

STEP ONE: Find Your University President’s Contact Information.

  • Google your university’s name + "Office of the President contact"
  • Visit your school’s website and search for “Office of the President” or “University Leadership”
  • Look for both an email address and a phone number—either for the president or their assistant
  • If no email is listed, use the available contact form
  • Another attention-getting target is a University’s office that handles donor relations. If you want to make even more of an impact, make a call and send an email to that office as well.

STEP TWO: Jot Down Their Email Address and Phone Number

Keep both handy. You’ll need them to call and email right now.

STEP THREE: Make the Call

Here's a simple call script that you can use as a start:

Hi, my name is [Your Name], and I'm [a student / an alum / a parent / a donor / a concerned supporter] of [University Name].

I'm calling because I'm alarmed by the recent deals that Columbia, Penn, Harvard, and Brown have struck with the Trump administration. These agreements force discriminatory and authoritarian policies onto campuses under the threat of funding loss.

I’m urging [University Name] to publicly commit to refusing any deal with the Trump administration that undermines trans rights, student privacy, or free expression.

Students and alumni are watching. Please don’t cave.

STEP FOUR: Send an Email

Subject: Reject Trump's Campus Extortion Scheme

Body (and feel free to customize this to make it your own!): 

Dear [President NAME / University Administration],Dear [President NAME / University Administration],

I’m writing to urge you to make one thing clear: [University Name] will not cave to Donald Trump’s political bullying.

What we’re seeing isn’t normal—it’s coercion. The Trump administration is freezing funding and launching investigations to force universities to police gender, hand over student data, and chill dissent.

Brown just became the third university to surrender. We need you to resist.

We call on you to:

  • Publicly reject any deal that undermines trans rights, student safety, or academic freedom
  • Refuse to let this institution be weaponized for Trump’s culture war
  • Join peer institutions in defending higher education from authoritarian overreach

This is a moment of moral clarity. Either you stand with your students—or you stand aside while they’re targeted.

Sincerely,
[Your Name]
[Your Affiliation: Student / Alumni / Faculty / Staff / Supporter]
[Graduation Year / Department, if applicable]

 

Thank You for Taking Action

This fight isn’t just about one university—it’s about whether our institutions will stand up to authoritarianism or roll over. By speaking out today, you’re helping draw a line that others can rally behind.

We’ll keep you updated with more ways to get involved—from national campaigns to targeted actions as this movement grows. Stay ready. Stay loud. And don’t let them look away.