A committee at Florida State University voted to remove a statue of Francis Eppes, the grandson of American Founding Father Thomas Jefferson, over the concerns that he was a slave owner.
Topic: Accuracy in Academia
University of Mary Washington Administrators Axe Printing Budget for Student Newspaper, Get Reasons Mixed Up
The Blue and Gray Press, the student newspaper for the University of Mary Washington, saw its printing budget axed by the school administration over alleged environmental concerns, which starkly contrasted with previous statements by administrators on their reporting standards.
Planned Parenthood and CUNY Partner to Research ‘Reproductive Justice’
CUNY has partnered with pro-abortion group Planned Parenthood to research “reproductive justice” via a fellowship in the Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy.
Georgia is the 9th State to Pass Free Speech Law on College Campuses
Georgia became the ninth state to pass a law banning “free speech zones” on college campuses.
Student Allowed to Reference the Bible in Speech after University Administrators Initially Banned It
A graduating nursing student was told not to include any Christian references in a speech by Colorado Mesa University, which was later reversed after Alliance Defending Freedom sent them a letter informing the university of the unconstitutionality of their speech instructions.
Due to Last Year’s Protests and Plunging Enrollment, Evergreen State Cuts Around $6 Million from Budget
Last year’s widespread protests at Evergreen State College have led to falling enrollment numbers, which has led the college to slash $5.9 million from its budget for the upcoming year.
Reed College Student Activists Want Even More Changes in Humanities 101 Course
Student activists at Reed College, after gaining concessions from the college administration on a humanities 101 course curriculum, are now demanding more changes.
No More Homecoming ‘King’ or ‘Queen’ at Penn State
Penn State University, in the name of ‘gender inclusivity,’ will no longer use ‘homecoming king’ or ‘homecoming queen’ as a part of their festivities.
Kansas State University Posts Job Listing for Women’s Studies Chair, will Pay $140,000 a Year
To chair the Kansas State University Women’s Studies, you can get paid $140,000 a year, per a recent job listing.
Massachusetts-Amherst Hosted ‘Spring Abortion Doula Training’ Workshop
Apparently, women who have abortions need emotional support, which spurred UMass-Amherst to host an event for training doulas to emotionally support women who had abortions.