College Insurrection Tag

Professors and Politics Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 03, 2018 1 Comment

Your weekly report on campus news....

U. Oklahoma Lays Off 50 Staffers in ‘First Phase’ of Reductions

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 02, 2018 3 Comments

In the school's defense, it looks like they are taking these measures to avoid a problem in the future, rather than as a last resort for something they never dealt with. News OK reports: University of Oklahoma lays off 50 in first phase of staff reductions The University...

Student Claims Prof Asked Class to Compare Trump With Nazi Policies

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 02, 2018 3 Comments

"feels extremely one-sided and [like] full-on indoctrination"...

Profs Warn Diversity Programs Failing to Increase Diversity of Viewpoints

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 02, 2018 2 Comments

"still in woefully short supply, with little effort being directed toward a remedy"...

Valparaiso Law School is Closing its Doors

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 01, 2018 3 Comments

“We really need to spend time with the accreditors, spend time with the students to talk about our options with how to proceed”...

University of Denver Hosting ‘White Privilege Symposium’

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 01, 2018 1 Comment

"to dismantle the systems of racism that permeate this country"...

Clemson University Event Will Allow Students to Create Their Own Gender

Posted by Mike LaChance on November 01, 2018 6 Comments

"We create gender every day whether we realize it or not"...

Man Accused of Doxxing Republican Senators May be Expelled by George Washington U.

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 31, 2018 2 Comments

“The university reserves the right to take necessary and appropriate action"...

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F4Zv1Sr2kvI

Chinese Military Reportedly Planting Scientists at U.S. Universities

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 31, 2018 2 Comments

“Dozens of PLA scientists have obscured their military affiliations"...

Student Govt at Princeton Issues Costume Checklist for ‘Inclusive’ Halloween

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 31, 2018 1 Comment

"we want to make sure that you all respect and take care of each other"...

Drunk USC Students Overload Local Emergency Room During Football Games

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2018 6 Comments

“They try to run away, fight people, pee in the corner”...

University Students Say Mandatory Diversity Training is Answer for Microaggressions

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2018 1 Comment

“Over a lifetime these individual microaggressions can make people feel isolated"...

San Diego State Offers Trump Impeachment Class Again

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2018 1 Comment

“Impeachment, Removal, and Special Counsel”...

Survey Finds Students Afraid to Disagree on Politics With Increasingly Vocal Profs

Posted by Mike LaChance on October 30, 2018 22 Comments

American college professors are becoming increasingly open about their politics in the classroom, even in unrelated subjects. A new survey has found that in response, students are much less comfortable sharing their views on politics, especially if they disagree. It also affects differences between students.