College Insurrection Tag

Georgetown U. Creating Reparations Fund to Benefit Descendants of Slaves Sold by School

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 01, 2019 5 Comments

"In 1838, the university sold 272 slaves to pay off debts and ultimately keep the school open."...

Ohio State University Now Offering Certificate in ‘Diversity’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 31, 2019 8 Comments

“give students the skills needed to thrive in diverse workplaces, teams and other social environments”...

Binghamton University Students Hold ‘Die-in’ to Protest Fossil Fuels

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 31, 2019 6 Comments

“stuff that literally kills people”...

U. Michigan Settles Lawsuit Challenging Bias Response Teams, Agrees to Changes

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 31, 2019 6 Comments

A group called Speech First has been engaged in a legal battle with the University of Michigan for months. Speech First went after the school over their speech codes and use of a so-called bias response team. Now it appears they have reached a settlement.

Scientists at Harvard Achieve ‘Breakthrough’ in Production of Fake Meat

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2019 4 Comments

"a formless blob of synthetic protein"...

In Reversal, University’s Music School Cancels China Tour Over Exclusion of South Korean Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2019 9 Comments

“given the particular circumstances of this tour, the best course of action for the Eastman community and the values we share is to wait until the Philharmonia can perform as one”...

Student Thinks There’s Too Much Free Speech on Campus After Encountering Pro-Life Group

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2019 7 Comments

“this is not the first time that I have felt uncomfortable while on campus.”...

Investigation Launched After Swastikas Found on Campus of Smith College

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 29, 2019 14 Comments

"It's scary, because as a community, Smith really does seem like the place where that wouldn't be happening"...

Student Newspaper at NYU Pulls Ad Promoting College Republicans Event

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 29, 2019 3 Comments

“the ad’s pro-nationalist message does not align with the values of our paper”...

University’s Music School Excludes South Korean Students from Tour at China’s Behest

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 29, 2019 49 Comments

Eastman Philharmonia is one of the orchestras in the music school at the University of Rochester in New York. They embarked on a tour in China, but the Chinese government refused to issue visas for student musicians who are South Korean. The tour is continuing without them.

Poll Finds Majority of Students Want Peers to be Punished for Offensive Halloween Costumes

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 29, 2019 6 Comments

"results come as universities across the nation warn students to be careful what they wear on Halloween"...

Interim Chancellor at Eastern Carolina U. Resigns Over Alleged Partying With Students

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 28, 2019 2 Comments

“I was sent here to reduce the drama that ECU faced, and I instead added to it”...

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VIDEO: College Students Want No Part of a Hillary 2020 Presidential Run

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 28, 2019 3 Comments

"They're sick and tired of the status quo and establishment politicians"...

Environmental Group at Columbia U. Demands School Declare a ‘Climate Emergency’

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 28, 2019 5 Comments

"the Climate Crisis is an existential threat worthy of urgent action"...

‘No Safe Spaces’ Documentary Exposes the Left’s War on Free Speech

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 27, 2019 13 Comments

Adam Carolla and Dennis Prager joined forces a few years ago to examine the erosion of free speech on college campuses and in society in general. Their film, No Safe Spaces finally opened this weekend.