A technology institute is trying to raise $20 million to rename a campus building named after Greg Gianforte, a Republican congressman who assaulted a journalist before a special election and won the election in Montana.
Topic: academia
Wisconsin Student Group wants Disclaimer for Lincoln Statue
A student group at the University of Wisconsin-Madison wants to put a disclaimer at a statue of President Abraham Lincoln of his role in the Dakota 38 “massacre.” The university rebuffed the demand.
Minorities are Hurt by Affirmative Action, Law Professor says
Affirmative action policies hurt minority applicants, a law professor said, because it creates mismatches in education level.
Toronto School District: No Use of ‘Chief’ Name in Job Titles to Avoid Offending People
A school district in Canada decided to remove the name “chief” from all job titles, to avoid offending indigenous people.
Rutgers University: We Won’t Return Donations from Harvey Weinstein
Rutgers University will not return their donation from controversial movie executive Harvey Weinstein, who was accused of multiple sexual assaults.
Federal Government Confirmed Investigation of Harvard’s Affirmative Action Policies
The Department of Justice confirmed that they were investigating Harvard University of their affirmative action practices.
Emails Show University President’s Anti-Trump Sentiments
Emails released by the University of Michigan exposed the anti-Trump sentiments of the university president.
At University of Vermont, Liberal Account for 86% of Campus Speakers
An astounding 86% of on-campus speakers are liberal at the University of Vermont, per a recent study.
Mizzou to Students: Try to have a Counselor around in case You Get Triggered
Mizzou is encouraging students to have counselors around at events, just in case they are triggered (or in other words, offended).
Harvard Professor: NRA is a ‘Domestic Terrorist Organization’
The NRA is apparently a “domestic terrorist organization,” per a Harvard professor.