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College Students Are Pushing Schools to Cancel Classes on Election Day

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 12, 2020 5 Comments

"Turnout among 18-to-24-year-olds voters has been historically low, just at 48.3% in the 2016 election, according to an analysis from Tufts University."...

Student Govt. at U. Northern Iowa Says Pro-Life Organization is a ‘Hate Group’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 12, 2020 9 Comments

"is a hate group, [and uses] hate speech [and] hateful rhetoric that is infringing on basic human rights that is healthcare"...

U. Colorado Boulder to Hire Chief Diversity Officer in Response to Student Activists

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 11, 2020 8 Comments

"We will not ignore your calls for diversity, equity and inclusion"...

Universities Continue Layoffs Due to Coronavirus Pandemic

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 11, 2020 10 Comments

"more bad news about the continuing impact of the coronavirus pandemic on higher education’s workforce"...

Professor Threatens to Kick Students Out of Class for ‘Misgendering’ Others

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 11, 2020 13 Comments

"This disciplinary policy appeared to contradict Brooklyn College’s procedure for class disruptions."...

Duquesne University Terminates Prof for Using N-Word in Class Discussion About Why It’s Inappropriate

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 48 Comments

Duquesne University Education Professor Gary Shank has been on leave since mid-September for using the N-word in a class discussion about why the word is inappropriate. Shank gave students permission to use the word for the sake of their discussion, and this set off a firestorm. Now the school has terminated his employment.

Yale Sued by DOJ Over Discriminatory Admissions Policies Against “Asian and White Applicants”

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 26 Comments

Yale University is under fire from the Department of Justice over admissions policies the DOJ says are racist against Asian-Americans and whites. Given this lawsuit and the Department of Education's investigation of Princeton, it's obvious that the federal government is taking a much more active interest in higher education.

English Department at Cornell Votes to Change Name to ‘Department of Literatures In English’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 18 Comments

"The name 'English Department' no longer reflects our diverse fields of study"...

Students Protest After Six Minority Students Not Admitted to Medical School

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 14 Comments

"students hosted a town hall meeting, started a petition, and protested"...

Student Govt. at UW-Madison Passes Resolution Supporting Removal of Lincoln Statue

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 7 Comments

"Many students do not feel comfortable seeing him every day when we used to walk to classes."...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7xzNyrFhzew

Historic Failures Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 10, 2020 2 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

Publisher Backs Away From Prof’s Book After Pressure From Cancel Culture Agitators

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 09, 2020 4 Comments

"The cancellations began Sept. 26 with a petition that snowballed on social media."...

University of Pittsburgh Under Investigation for Removing Critic of Affirmative Action

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 09, 2020 6 Comments

"the Department is concerned Pitt’s many representations to students, faculty, and consumers in the market for education credentials regarding its support for academic freedom are false"...

Hispanic Pro-Trump Student Senator Faces Impeachment for Criticism of Illegal Immigration

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 09, 2020 2 Comments

"Sen. Martinez’s public statements and actions undermine the mission of inclusivity pertinent to her role"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kTGppsfyzt4

Oberlin College’s ‘Professor of Peace’ Accused By Iranian Opposition of Covering Up Regime Crimes Against Humanity (Update: Prof. Responds)

Posted by William A. Jacobson on October 08, 2020 17 Comments

I've covered some wild things at Oberlin College over the years. There's just so much low-hanging news fruit.

Campus COVID Shutdowns Affect Voter Registration, GOTV Efforts; Dems Hardest Hit

Posted by Fuzzy Slippers on October 08, 2020 25 Comments

College students have long been a key demographic for the left, and the resources put into voter registration drives and get out the vote efforts have often paid off for Democrats. However, college-age voters are also less likely to vote than older demographics, and they are facing new challenges with the Wuhan coronavirus shutdowns of college campuses across the country.

Some Colleges Halting Diversity Programs Due to Trump’s Order

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 08, 2020 2 Comments

"given the seriousness of the penalties for non-compliance with the order, which include the loss of federal funding"...

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