Wake Forest University students and faculty were upset when a comment on a social media post said the phrase “build a wall,” a reference to President Trump’s border wall pledge.
Topic: political correctness
Despite Liberal Criticism, University of Wyoming’s Marketing Campaign was a Success
The marketing campaign for the University of Wyoming was a resounding financial success, contrary to the complaints of some professors who said the phrase, “The World Needs More Cowboys,” was sexist.
A ‘Hawaiian Day’ Party at University of South Dakota Deemed Offensive, Changed to ‘Beach Day’
A ‘Hawaiian Day’ themed-party was deemed inappropriate by University of South Dakota law school administrators, which meant that the theme was changed to ‘Beach Day.’
Ohio State University Professor Allegedly Told Student Not to Use the Phrase ‘Illegal Immigrant’
The phrase ‘illegal immigrant’ was allegedly disapproved of by an Ohio State University professor, per a student’s claim.
Pennsylvania Commission Investigating High School Mascot Name Change from ‘Redskins’
A Pennsylvania high school may have its mascot changed from the “Redskins” to another name, which decision will be decided by the state’s Human Relations Commission.
Princeton Group Stops Singing Disney Song Over Concerns of Consent
Princeton University a capella Group Stops Singing Disney Song after Criticism
Student Group Cuts Comedy Routine Short over a Joke
A comedian from the Saturday Night Live show saw his comedy act cut short by his student hosts after he made a joke, which apparently offended his audience.
Marquette University: Don’t Use the Word ‘Illegal” when Referring to Immigrants
Marquette University advised its students to not use the word “illegal” when referring to students who are in the country illegally for fear of offending them.
College of the Holy Cross to Remove Crusaders Knight Mascot over PC Concerns
The Crusader mascot for a Catholic college will be replaced due to protests by members of the student body, who claim the knight image offends them due to the history of the Crusades.
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.”
Faculty Lounge
Former Professor Sues Marvel, Other Movie Companies for Allegedly Stealing His Movie Ideas
After Netflix Miniseries, Former ‘Central Park Five’ Prosecutor Won’t Seek Reappointment at Columbia Law School
SMU Theology Course ‘Queer Bible Hermeneutics’ Interprets the Bible from LGBTQIA+ Perspective
University of Washington-Tacoma Professors Developing a Social Media Tool to Detect Anti-Immigrant Tweets
University of Michigan Course on the Far Right includes Trump
Black Lives Matter Exposed
Book Review
Why Angela Davis Should Remember the Jonestown Massacre
Not that anyone should forget but the revolutionary radical turned credentialed academic has a special reason to remember the mass suicide/homicide that occurred 40 years ago in the country of Guyana on November 18, 1978.
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Before you find him on offer as a university speaker or course, you may want to read the meticulously documented story of Cop killer Mumia Abu-Jamal by former Accuracy in Academia executive director Dan Flynn.
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