The phrase “God bless you” has been deemed a microaggression, or a potentially offensive phrase, at Simmons College.
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Penn Law School Won’t Rebut Professor
But will discipline her.
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.
Walking Out On Responsibility
In this month’s Campus Report, we examine the walk out protests of high school students around the country after the tragic shooting in Parkland, Florida.
‘Clock Boy’ Lawsuit Tossed by Judge
A judge ruled against a lawsuit brought on by the family of Ahmed Mohamed, known as “Clock Boy.” The boy became famous for an alleged Islamophobia incident in Texas.
University of Minnesota President Critical of Student Resolution Supporting BDS Movement
An anti-Israeli resolution narrowly passed at the University of Minnesota, but whose language led to strong comments by the university president on the flaws of the resolution itself.
University Administrator Resigns after Criticism of Her Affiliation to AR-15 Manufacturer
A chief financial officer at a Florida-based university resigned due to pressure from activists, who criticized her for being a board member of a manufacturer of AR-15 style rifles.
UPenn Professor Under Fire for Comments on Minority Graduation Rankings
Amy Wax, a law professor at the University of Pennsylvania, is now the target of a petition calling for her termination due to comments on law school graduation demographics and African-American law students.
Stanford Students Protest Apple, want Company to Address Issue of ‘Phone Addiction’
Stanford University students protest Apple, the maker of the iPad and iPhone, and clamored for the technological company to help address the problem of “phone addiction” among their product’s users.