A Christian student group at the University of Iowa won a lawsuit against the university over unfair standards applied to them, but not other student groups.
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After Blackface Controversy Engulfs Virginia Democratic Governor, Attorney General, George Mason University Hosts Event for Students to Cope with the News
The Virginia Democratic Party scandal regarding the use of blackface has upset students and faculty alike at George Mason University, which led to the university holding an event so students could vent their feelings and emotions.
Grand Canyon University Nixed Ben Shapiro’s Speech, then Invited Him Back After Public Outcry
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, was disinvited from a Christian university, but after public outcry, the university invited him back.
George Washington University Law Professor Critical of ‘Snowflake’ Student De-Stress Techniques
A law professor at George Washington University was critical of sororities at his university for offering stress balls and other de-stress techniques to its female students.
Santa Barbara City College Temporarily Reinstates Pledge of Allegiance at Board Meetings
A city college board had reinstated the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance, after public outcry, forced the board to reconsider banning the recitation.
Visiting Speakers Praise Venezuela’s Socialist Dictator, Despite Evidence of Authoritarianism
Two visiting professors at Scripps College praised Venezuela’s despotic and socialist leader, Nicolas Maduro.
University Researchers Create App to Battle ‘Implicit Biases’
A new app developed by university researchers aims to help teachers eliminate their “implicit biases” about students.
University of California-Santa Barbara Seeking LGBT Program Coordinator, Could Pay $57,000 a Year
The University of California-Santa Barbara is looking to hire a new LGBT coordinator to promote its LGBT Center and activities, which could pay $57,000 a year.
UC-Davis Doesn’t Punish Student Group for Posting Remarks Critical of Fallen Police Officer Natalie Corona
A student commission at UC-Davis got in hot water over anti-police remarks after a police officer was shot and killed, but the university did not outline punishment for the offensive comments.
Yale University Now Lists Three Genders for Students
Yale University now has three genders available for students to list for identification purposes.