Professor C.E. Persinger, a History Professor at the University, was one of the accused in the disloyalty trial. Persinger was very outspoken about his views of the war as shown in his writings published in several Lincoln and Omaha newspapers. He and Professor Minnie Throop England had disagreements that were published in the "Letters to the Editor" sections. His views were best expressed in a quote from Manley's Centennial History of the University of Nebraska: "the present use of the university for purposes of war propaganda, particularly for such affairs as the grandstanding war convocation" was disgraceful to the University." Persinger did not hide his opinions that the U.S. should not be involved in WWI. However, he showed his patriotism through purchasing many war bonds and doing things to help the forces overseas.

Professor C.E. Persinger is discussed in many books, briefly, because of his status simply as a professor. His writings primarily criticized the ideals that led to U.S. involvement in the war rather than the President and his decisions.

G.W.A. Luckey, an Education Professor thought to be speaking out against the war and the Presidents policies, had poorly documented evidence held against him. Despite this, the University still asked him to resign. Many who accused him pointed to his speeches and how he conducted himself around pro-war rallies. Once speech specifically identified, Luckey made in Howells, Nebraska: "I do not want to fight and die in the trenches of a foreign land in a war that is not of my making and not my war." This comment made him a prime target in the university trial.

Many students found the courage to stand up for Professor Luckey and tell the Council of Defense that he was a good man. Chancellor Avery and the Defense Council got several letters defending Luckey and showing how he was not disloyal to the University or the U.S. Even though many of his students tried to back him Luckey was still let go at the end of the trial.