The University of Virginia administration pressured the student government to withdraw their objections to a conservative group mission statement in order to approve their application.
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Defamation Lawsuit Settled between Rolling Stone and Fraternity at University of Virginia
Rolling Stone, a magazine sued for defamation, reached a settlement with a University of Virginia fraternity on undisclosed terms.
University of Minnesota Department Rescinds Christmas Guidelines
University of Minnesota, after an outcry over an internal e-mail that suggested not using Christmas-related words in staff parties, condemned the e-mail and said it was not university policy to impose such rules.
University of New Mexico is the Subject of a FBI Review of Abortion Law Violation Claims
The FBI is reviewing claims that the University of New Mexico violated laws on the books regarding the obtaining of body parts for research.
Second Vote Required for Harvard Students who want to Unionize
The National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) told Harvard graduate students that they must have another round of voting to go forward in their unionization plans.
Pace University Professor Praised Intifada in Pro-Palestinian Children’s Book
A Pace University professor wrote a pro-Palestinian children’s book and whose use of the word “intifada” upset pro-Israel supporters.
NFL Partners with Morehouse College to push for ‘Social Justice Agendas’
The National Football League, which has pledged $89 million to social justice causes to placate its players, is partnering with the historical college Morehouse College to host a “Advocacy in Sport” workshop in February 2017.
University of Minnesota Department: For Christmas Parties, Use Neutral Themes and Not Bows
A college department felt that bows and wrappings for Christmas parties were not neutral enough, and encouraged employees to call parties a “winter celebration.”
University of Wisconsin’s ‘Men’s Project’ Suddenly Ends
The University of Wisconsin-Madison has cancelled its six-week “Men’s Project,” which aimed to fight back against masculinity and its allegedly harmful effects.
Evergreen State Professor Resigns, Receives $240,000 Settlement
Evergreen State College professor of feminism and queer theory, Naima Lowe, resigned after a video surfaced of her criticizing her colleagues using choice language. She will receive a $240,000 settlement, as a part of her resignation.