Obama Administration officials ran themselves ragged delivering commencement addresses but you needn’t expect Trump Administration officials to run out of energy after graduation day.
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Is CBS Biased Towards Campus Conservatives?
Now this is interesting: Our old friend John Wilson from the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) claims that CBS tilts to the right in its coverage of free speech controversies in higher education involving conservatives.
Parent Complains about ‘To Kill a Mockingbird’ in Wisconsin Schools
At least one parent complained to a Wisconsin school district about having Harper Lee’s classic book, “To Kill a Mockingbird,” in the school district’s curriculum.
Michigan State Settles Lawsuit with Controversial Speaker over Free Speech Protections
Michigan State University settled a lawsuit with a white supremacist to let him speak on their campus during their spring break.
Fired FBI Director to Teach Ethics at Alma Mater
Now here’s a new twist on the old “those who can’t do, teach” cliche.
Symposium at University of Oregon asks, ‘What’s Up with Whiteness?’
A University of Oregon symposium will help attendees answer the question, “What’s up with Whiteness?” and find their place in the world.
Alleged Anti-Semitic Vandalism at UCLA regarding Jewish Prayer Text
Vandalism at UCLA strikes the Jewish student body president, where a mezuzah was taken from the doorpost. A mezuzah is placed on the door post and is filled with sacred Jewish prayer text, symbolizing one’s Jewish identity and pride.
Harvard Prof: Hillary Could Still Win
Yes, one of the best and brightest spun a scenario by which the former first lady could get her husband’s old job. Spoiler alert: it’s really tortured.
Capitalism From A to Zenkus
A Columbia professor blames capitalism for two world wars and slavery.
Group: AP European History Exams Ignore Christopher Columbus, Magellan and Important Subjects in History
Advanced Placement exams for European history are full of “progressive propaganda,” claimed a higher education group. The reason for those claims? Excluding Christopher Columbus from the course material.