Faculty at Art Institute’s school aligns with AFSCME Adjunct professors and lecturers voted overwhelmingly to join AFSCME, adding to the union’s winning streak in recent elections. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 13, 2022
Kanye West’s honorary degree rescinded by School of the Art Institute of Chicago for antisemitic comments CHICAGO — The School of the Art Institute of Chicago on Thursday rescinded an honorary degree awarded to Kanye West. Chicago Tribune · Dec 9, 2022
School of the Art Institute rescinds Ye’s honorary degree “Ye’s actions do not align with SAIC’s mission and values,” school officials said. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 8, 2022
Kanye West stripped of honorary degree by prestigious Chicago art school Antisemitic rapper received doctorate from School of the Art Institute of Chicago in 2015 The Independent UK · Dec 8, 2022
Petition calls for Kanye West to lose honourary doctorate from prestigious Chicago art school Antisemitic rapper admitted he ‘liked’ Adolf Hitler in shocking interview The Independent UK · Dec 6, 2022
Online petition calls for School of the Art Institute to rescind Ye’s honorary degree The petition had nearly 1,100 signatures as of Tuesday morning. Chicago Sun-Times · Dec 6, 2022
Faculty at School of the Art Institute of Chicago asks for union recognition The workers say that a “strong majority” of their group wants to affiliate with the American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees. Chicago Sun-Times · Sep 21, 2022
Veterans find solace, new camaraderie in CreatiVets arts program in Chicago Seven U.S. military combat veterans are participating in the program in partnership with the School of the Art Institute of Chicago. Chicago Sun-Times · Jun 16, 2022
School of the Art Institute nontenure faculty rally in support of joining a union. ‘The current situation is completely unsustainable’ CHICAGO — Nontenure track faculty at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago are moving to organize with the Art Institute of Chicago Workers United, the union representing staff at both the Michigan Avenue museum and its school. Chicago Tribune · May 10, 2022