College Insurrection Tag

Freshmen at San Jose State University Must Now Pay for Microaggression Training

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 11, 2017 4 Comments

"comes with a $250 price tag"...

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Investigation Into Land Deal by Bernie Sanders’ Wife Intensifies

Posted by Mary Chastain on July 11, 2017 28 Comments

In May, Kemberlee blogged that the FBI reportedly started investigating failed presidential candidate Sen. Bernie Sanders' wife Jane over a land deal. She allegedly falsified loan documents when she served as president of the now defunct Burlington College. Federal prosecutors have now amped up the investigation after they hauled "off more than a dozen records" from the college and asked "a state official to provide evidence for a grand jury."

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New York Times Profiles the Downfall of Mizzou

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 11, 2017 6 Comments

"the university is temporarily closing seven dormitories and cutting more than 400 positions"...

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Evergreen State Faculty Member Describes ‘Warzone’ on Campus

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 11, 2017 5 Comments

"people who are exhibiting signs of PTSD"...

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Ivy League Faculty Members Spent Over $2.5 Million on Hillary’s Campaign

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 10, 2017 4 Comments

$15,000 went to Trump....

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George Washington U. Prof Suggests Course on Understanding Trump Voters

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 10, 2017 1 Comment

“blue collar studies” in the age of President Trump."...

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U. Oklahoma Prof Accused of Misrepresenting Native American Ancestry

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 10, 2017 2 Comments

“isn’t an enrolled member of the tribe, nor does she have any ancestors who were members of the tribe.”...

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NJ Man Charged With Threats That Closed Evergreen State Released from Jail

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 09, 2017 0 Comments

Defendant's lawyer: “case is about speech, not action”...

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California Democrats Sue College Republicans (Yes, Really)

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 09, 2017 4 Comments

"accusing them of lying to voters"...

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Georgetown Linguist Finds Trump’s Way of Speaking Key to His Success

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 08, 2017 3 Comments

“Great people.” “Believe me.” “Not good.”...

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Antioch U. Seattle Offers Student Grants for Social Justice Projects

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 08, 2017 0 Comments

"to break new ground in the promotion of social justice.”...

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Texas Judge Throws Out Profs’ Lawsuit Against Campus Carry

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 08, 2017 5 Comments

“I’ll be consulting with my attorneys about next steps."...

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Illegal Immigrants to be Eligible for Scholarships at Smith College

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 08, 2017 1 Comment

"to support the educational needs of these students who face unique challenges"...

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Sophomoric Syllabus Week in Higher Education

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 08, 2017 0 Comments

Your weekly report on campus news....

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Duke Law School Offers Class in ‘Social Justice Lawyering’

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 07, 2017 2 Comments

“representing clients who are uneducated or culturally different than the attorney”...

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‘Anti-Profit’ College Restaurant Struggles for Survival

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 07, 2017 7 Comments

“Since the beginning, we have been a non-hierarchical business"...

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Kent State Students Hold Art Auction Fundraiser for Planned Parenthood

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 07, 2017 0 Comments

"one hundred percent of tonight's proceeds will go to Planned Parenthood."...

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Students and Activists Want UNC to Eject Wendy’s From Campus

Posted by Mike LaChance on July 06, 2017 10 Comments

“systemic human rights violations”...

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