A political science professor in California has been on sick leave since mid-January 2018 due to her concerns she is in danger, after news of her anti-Trump exam question was made public.
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University Eliminates Mandatory ‘Trigger Warnings’ after Lawsuit by Pro-Life Student Group
A pro-life student group won a lawsuit against Miami University of Ohio over mandatory “trigger warnings” for its cross display, which illustrated how many lives were lost due to abortion.
UMBC Offers Parents a Guide on ‘Whiteness’
The University of Maryland-Baltimore County offers some tips on whiteness and how to spot it.
Purdue Writing Guide Gets Adult Supervision
Purdue University administrators have assumed editorial content control over a controversial online writing lab guide.
College of the Holy Cross to Remove Crusaders Knight Mascot over PC Concerns
The Crusader mascot for a Catholic college will be replaced due to protests by members of the student body, who claim the knight image offends them due to the history of the Crusades.
Five Massachusetts Colleges Offer Progressive Certificate on ‘Reproductive Justice’
Five colleges in Massachusetts offer a joint certification in ‘reproductive justice,’ which focuses on the intersection of abortion politics and progressive activism.
“God Bless You” Listed as a Microaggression at Simmons College
The phrase “God bless you” has been deemed a microaggression, or a potentially offensive phrase, at Simmons College.
Should School Security Be Like Airport Security?
In the wake of the tragic mass shooting in Parkland, Florida, Geraldo Rivera thinks it’s a good idea.
San Diego College Exam: Sweatshops Blamed on Capitalism
At San Diego Miramar College, a political science 101 exam referred to capitalism as a contributor to “sweatshop conditions.”
Tenure Criticism is Protected by First Amendment, Court Rules
Texas Tech University lost an initial decision by an appeals court on whether criticism of the tenure system by a college professor is protected under the First Amendment.