The University of Oregon is facing an internal division over a student body’s vote to divest from any company that has any relationship with Israel, including hummus maker Sabra.
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Judge Rules Oregon High School Violated First Amendment Rights of Student over Trump Wall T-Shirt
A judge ruled in favor of a high school student and against an Oregon high school for censoring his pro-Trump t-shirt.
University of Mary Washington Cancels Newspaper
The school administration zeroed out (i.e. axed or slashed completely) the printing budget of the student-run newspaper, The Blue and Gray Press although the cutback would not affect the newspaper’s online publications, then UMW relented.
Humboldt State University to Host Social Justice Workshops on Microaggressions and Privilege
Humboldt State University, on June 12, plans to host a workshop on social justice, particularly on ‘microaggressions’ and ‘privilege.’
Western Illinois University to Host ‘Social Justice’ Summit of College Professors
Western Illinois University hosted a ‘social justice’ summit of college professors on June 1.
University of Kentucky’s LGBTQ Resources Office Hands Out $19,000 in Scholarships to Focus on LGBTQ Research
University of Kentucky has an Office of LGBTQ* Resources, which has awarded scholarships and research grants of at least $19,000, and the three research grants are supposed to conduct LGBT-centered research.
Anti-Israel Activists Storm UCLA Panel Discussion Despite Topic Not Being Israel
Protesters disrupted a panel discussion at UCLA on indigenous peoples’ history, with panelists representing Armenians, Kurds and Jews. Pro-Palestinian activists denied involvement, but the protesters were allegedly chanting pro-Palestinian rhetoric during the event.
Small Michigan Catholic College, Struggling Financially, Offers Social Justice Master’s Degree
After cutting its undergraduate programs due to high debt and other financial issues, Marygrove College is now offering a social justice master’s degree along with its other master’s programs.
Plunging Enrollment Forces Evergreen State College to Cut Staff
Evergreen State College, on the heels of announcing it will slash $5.9 million from its budget entering this year, will cut 24 faculty positions, 19 unfilled staff positions and has warned 20 staff members that their jobs are at risk, too.
Pet Graduation Ceremony Held at Private Florida College, an Ongoing Tradition since 2013
A pet graduation ceremony was held for the sixth consecutive year at a small college in Florida, where 50 pets “graduated.”