Brown University Student Activists: Get Rid of All Prisons
A student activist group at Brown University is calling for the abolition of all American prisons.
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Northwestern U. Student Newspaper Apologizes for Reporting on Jeff Sessions Lecture
The editors of the Northwestern University student newspaper issued a long-winded apology this week for simply covering an on-campus speech by former Attorney General Jeff Sessions.
Judge Approves Disabled Veteran's Bias Lawsuit Against UMass
U.S. District Judge Richard Stearns announced this week that a disabled veteran's gender bias lawsuit against the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth will move forward.
WSJ: Veterans Feel Betrayed by Colleges that Undermine American Values
A column published in the Wall Street Journal on Sunday makes the case that colleges and universities undermine the values that American veterans risked their lives to defend.
U. of Virginia Cancels Veterans Day 21-Gun Salute Event over Mass Shootings
Administrators at the University of Virginia ignited a backlash this week when it announced that it is canceling its annual 21-gun salute, which had become a staple of the school's Veterans Day events.
UC Berkeley Instructor: Rural Americans Are 'Bad People'
An instructor at UC Berkeley argued that "rural Americans" are "bad people" who have made "bad life decisions" in a tweet that he has since deleted.
U. of North Texas Lawyer Resigns After Using Racial Slur During Free Speech Lecture
A staff lawyer at the University of North Texas has resigned after using a racial slur during a classroom discussion about free speech.
Tenured Professor Resigns from Columbia University: 'I Felt Like I Was Living Under Communism Again'
Columbia University Professor Andrei Serban, who fled communism in Romania, resigned from the university over concerns that it has become communist. The breaking point for Serban was a push on campus for a transgender student to be cast as Juliet inRomeo & Juliet.
Columbia Prof. Resigns over Push for Transgender in 'Romeo & Juliet'
Columbia University Professor Andrei Serban, who fled communism in Romania, resigned from the university over concerns that it has become communist. The breaking point for Serban was a push on campus for a transgender student to be cast as Juliet inRomeo & Juliet.
WSJ: Colleges Encourage Low SAT Scorers to Apply - Only to Reject Them
A report published by theWall Street Journal claims that American colleges and universities seeking to appear more exclusive buy the names of low-scoring SAT takers and then encourage them to apply — only so that they can reject the students.
UC Berkeley Guest Speaker: It's Time to 'Change Our Interpretations' of the First Amendment
New Yorkerreporter Andrew Marantz called on Americans to reinterpret the First Amendment during a recent guest lecture at the University of California, Berkeley.
Forbes: China Poses a Serious Threat to Campus Free Speech
A column published inForbes on Wednesday makes the case that the Chinese government is attempting to undermine free speech on Western college campuses.
University of Minnesota Students Can't Name a Single Democratic Accomplishment
Leftist students at the University of Minnesota were unable to name a single accomplishment by congressional Democrats in the past three years.
NC State Teaching Assistant Compares Conservatism to 'White Supremacy'
A teaching assistant at North Carolina State University compared conservativism to "white supremacy" in feedback written on a conservative student's writing assignment. The TA's notes on his grading of the student's work including stating that black Conservative Candace Owens promotes "New Racism.
Boeing Whistleblower: 787 Dreamliner Could Leave Passengers Without Oxygen in Emergency
Former Boeing engineer John Barnett claims that issues with oxygen bottles on Boeing's 787 Dreamliner fleet could potentially leave passengers without oxygen in emergency situations.
University of Florida Prof. Bans Use of Term 'Illegal Immigrant'
A professor at the University of Florida has banned the use of the term "illegal immigrant" in his classroom. The professor even claimed that the term is a "slur.
Dillard U. President: Historically Black Colleges Succeed Because They Don't Let 'Racists' In
Dillard University President Walter Kimbrough argued that historically black colleges succeed because they don't enroll "racist" students.
Williams College Students Boycott English Classes Teaching White Authors
Students at Williams College are boycotting the English Department arguing that the curriculum prioritizes white authors over non-white authors.
California Students: SAT Test Discriminates Against Poor and Minorities
Minority students in California are threatening to sue the University of California system over its requirement that students submit an SAT score as part of the admissions process.
Victor Davis Hanson: Universities Breed 'Woke and Broke' Graduates
Conservative writer Victor Davis Hanson is concerned about the quality of college graduates being produced by American universities and colleges in the modern era, who he describes as "woke and broke.
Georgetown Establishes $400K Slavery Reparations Fund
Georgetown University announced last week that it will launch a $400,000 slavery reparations fund that will benefit descendants of slaves once owned by the university.
George Mason U. Cops Interrogate Student Over Halloween Knife Prop
Three campus police officers were dispatched to investigate a fake knife prop that accompanied a student's Jason Voorhees Halloween costume.
Pacific Lutheran Prof. Troy Storfjell: 'I Have No Problem' with Antifa Violence
Professor Troy Storfjell of Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington, told theSeattle Timesthat he has "no problem" with Antifa violence, including the attack that put journalist Andy Ngo in the hospital with a brain hemorrhage.
Prestigious MBA Programs Report Decline in Applications
MBA programs at elite universities around the United States reported a significant decline in applications this year. International students are reportedly headed for Canada or Europe because the U.S.
Leftist Student at U. at Buffalo Caught Removing Dinesh D'Souza Event Posters
A leftist student at the University at Buffalo was caught on camera ripping down posters for an upcoming campus event featuring conservative commentator Dinesh D'Souza.
Survey: 3 Out of 4 American Voters Oppose Affirmative Action College Admissions
A new survey conducted by Marquette University Law School revealed that the vast majority of American voters oppose race-based affirmative action policies in college admissions.
College Admissions Bribe Scandal: Felicity Huffman Released from Prison Three Days Early
Actress Felicity Huffman, who plead guilty over her role in the Varsity Blues college admissions bribery scandal, was released from prison on Friday. Huffman served 11 days of a 14-day sentence.
Ball State Guest Lecturer: Using Proper Grammar Is Racist
A guest lecturer at Ball State University recently made the case that using proper grammar is a symptom of America's "white supremacist" culture.
Lori Loughlin, Other Defendants Face Additional Charges in College Admissions Bribery Scandal
Actress Lori Loughlin and her husband, along with other defendants in the "Varsity Blues" college admissions bribery scandal, were hit with additional charges on Tuesday over their role in the scam.
Harvard Increases Scrutiny of Student Athletes After College Bribery Scandal
Harvard announced this week that it will implement new measures to protect against admissions fraud that will ensure recruited athletes are actually capable of playing their sport at the collegiate level.
Harvard Students Hound Campus Paper for Asking ICE to Comment on Story
Harvard campus activists demanded an apology from the student newspaper for the basic journalistic practice of seeking out a comment from ICE for a story concerning a campus protest against the agency.
Apple CEO Tim Cook Named Chairman at Top Chinese Business School
Apple CEO Tim Cook was named the chairman of a top Chinese business school this week amidst concerns about the relationship between the United States and communist China.
Furman University May Punish Students that Wear 'Offensive' Halloween Costumes
A policy buried in the Furman University handbook claims that students can be punished for wearing offensive Halloween costumes.
Veteran Accuses Arizona State Professor of Penalizing Him for Military Service
A veteran and student at Arizona State University filed a complaint with school officials, accusing a professor of discriminating against him over the perspective he developed during his military service.
Anti-Socialism Display at UNC Charlotte Removed in Less Than 24 Hours
A "socialism graveyard" display that warned against the dangers of socialism at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte was removed less than 24 hours after it was installed.
George W. Bush Places Restrictions on Student Reporting at Chapman University Event
Student reporters at Chapman University refused to cover a campus event featuring former President George W. Bush after they were told by Bush's team that their reporting would have to be reviewed prior to publication.
Chapman University Places Restrictions on Student Reporting at George W. Bush Event
Student reporters at Chapman University refused to cover a campus event featuring former President George W. Bush after they were told by Bush's team that their reporting would have to be reviewed prior to publication.
Watch: Leftist Students Steal Michigan State Pro-Life Display
A small group of leftist student activists at Michigan State University was caught on camera this week stealing parts of a pro-life display that was set up on campus.
Foreign Policy Mag: Kick China's Confucius Institute Off Campus
A column published inForeign Policy this week makes that case that American universities should cut ties with the Confucius Institute, an education organization funded by the Chinese government.
University of New Mexico to Replace 'Racist' Conquistador on Official Seal
The University of New Mexico announced this week that it is replacing the university's "Conquistador" official seal in response to a protest effort by a group of student activists that called it "racist.
University of Alabama Dean Who Called Flag 'Racist' Paid $350,000 to Step Down
The University of Alabama dean who argued that the American flag is racist was paid $350,000 to resign from his post according to documents obtained by local media sources.
UCLA Student Files Federal Antisemitism Complaint Against University
A student at UCLA has filed a complaint with the Department of Education alleging that her university supports antisemitism.
Bad Computer Code Jeopardizes Results of 100 Academic Studies
Scientists at the University of Hawaii have uncovered a computer glitch that brings into question the findings of over 100 academic research papers.
Researchers: Sex Robots Should Have 'Consent-Modules'
University researchers from institutions around the globe are working together to design "ethical" sex robots that have to consent before engaging in intercourse. They envision "consent modules" added to sex robots that humans would engage with before sexual relations.
10 American Colleges That No Longer Observe Columbus Day
American colleges and universities around the country are abandoning "Columbus Day" in favor of new holidays. From USC and Kansas State to Harvard, well-known universities are giving Christopher Columbus the cold shoulder.
Scholar: Leftist Historian Howard Zinn Lied About Christopher Columbus
Mary Grabar, a scholar at the Alexander Hamilton Institute in Clinton, New York, recently published a book that aims to debunk the revisionary scholarship of leftist historian Howard Zinn.
UC Berkeley, Other California Colleges Shut Down as Blackouts Continue
Several colleges and universities in Northern California were forced to shut down this week due to an ongoing power outage affecting millions of local citizens.
University of Delaware to Close Confucius Institute Amid China Tensions
The University of Delaware announced this week that it plans to end its ten-year partnership with the Confucius Institute, an off-shoot of the Chinese government. It joins 20 other American universities who are ending their relationships with the Chinese organization.
USC Defends Students that Called for Removal of 'Racist' John Wayne Exhibit
An official at the University of Southern California defended students that called for the removal of an on-campus exhibit dedicated to the life and works of actor John Wayne.
Josh Hawley Calls for Oversight on China's Influence on American Colleges
Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) is calling on the United States Senate to investigate China's influence on American education.
Tufts University Maintains Ties to Confucius Institute Despite Chinese Government Censorship
Tufts University announced this week that it will maintain its partnership with the Confucius Institute, a controversial organization backed by the Chinese government.
Boston University Profesor Arrested During Climate Protest
Boston University Professor Nathan Phillips was arrested last week during a climate change protest event.
University of Maryland Students on Communist China: 'They Must Be Doing Something Right'
Students at the University of Maryland were interviewed about their feelings on the 70th anniversary of communist China. Multiple students were sympathetic to the communist government, including one who commented that it "must be doing something right" to have lasted seven decades.
30% of Leftist College Students Want to Ban MAGA Hats on Campus
A new poll revealed that almost 30 percent of Democratic college students want to ban "Make America Great Again" hats on their campus.
Four Key Takeaways from the Harvard Admissions Ruling
A United States District Court Judge ruled this week that Harvard University does not discriminate against Asian-Americans in its admission process. Here are some of the key takeaways from the decision.
Antisemitic Malaysian Leader Flirts with Holocaust Denial at Columbia University
Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad questioned the number of Jewish people that were killed in the Holocaust during an event at Columbia University on Wednesday evening.
Former NJ School Board President Faces Child Pornography Charges
A former school board president from Lafayette Township, New Jersey, is in an Oklahoma County Jail this week after being charged with 37 counts of child pornography.
FTC: Match.com Used Fake Accounts to Lure 500,000 Subscribers
The FTC claims that dating site Match.com used fake accounts to lure almost 500,000 people to become paying subscribers on the popular dating website. The subscribers joined the company's paid premium service within 24 hours of receiving a message from accounts the FTC claims Match had already identified as "fraudulent.
Syracuse Class Makes Michael Moore's 'Stupid White Men' Required Reading
An African American politics course at Syracuse University requires that students read leftist filmmaker Michael Moore's bookStupid White Men.
Judge: Students Can Sue Wayne State for Forcing Non-Christian Leaders in Christian Group
A United States District Court judge handed down a decision this week in favor of a group of Christian students that are suing Wayne State University over a policy that requires them to accept non-Christian students as leaders for their Christian student organization.
NZ Professor: My Book on Free Speech Has Been Banned
Professor James Flynn of the University of Otago in New Zealand claims that his upcoming book on free speech was "banned" by its publisher due to its content.
Two Emory Law School Professors Accused of Using Racial Slurs in Class
Two professors at the Emory University School of Law have been accused of using racial slurs in the classroom.
Clown Shuts Down Georgetown College Republicans Climate Event
A group of leftist activists, one in a clown outfit, shut down a Georgetown University College Republicans event last week.
Carnegie Mellon University Offers Courses on 'Harry Potter,' 'Game of Thrones'
The prestigious Carnegie Mellon University is offering courses this fall on a variety of pop culture mainstays including Harry Potter, Game of Thrones, and Star Trek.
Chick-fil-A Has Doubled Its Sales Despite Increased Protests
Although protests against Chick-fil-A have popped up on campuses and in cities around the country this year, the chain has more than doubled its sales in recent years, reaching $10.5 billion in sales and adding 700 new locations.
Canisius College Forces Students to Play Social Justice Board Game
Student leaders at Canisius College in Buffalo, New York, were required to play a "social justice" themed board game during a training session.
Matthew McConaughey Will Make $6,000 as University of Texas Film Professor
Actor Matthew McConaughey, who was recently promoted to "professor of practice" at the University of Texas at Austin, will earn just $6,000 to teach a film course at the university this fall.
Toronto Star: Trudeau's Blackface Is 'As Canadian As Hockey'
A column published in theToronto Star onThursdaymade the case that a recently uncovered photo of Prime Minister Justin Trudeau in "brownface" is as "Canadian as hockey."
Chicago Principal: Departure of Teacher Accused of Sexual Assault Is 'Bittersweet'
The principal of a Chicago high school has come under fire for writing that the departure of a teacher accused of sexually assaulting a student is "bittersweet.
Medical Records for Millions of Americans Are Online and Unprotected
A new report claims that confidential medical records for millions of Americans are publicly accessible online on unprotected servers. 187 public servers containing confidential medical records did not even have a password in place.
Michael Bloomberg: Free Speech Is Under Attack on Campus
Former Democratic New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg penned a column for theNew York Postthis week in which he expressed concern over the state of free speech on college campuses.
Report: NC High School Teacher Says VP Mike Pence Should Be 'Shot in Head'
Students claim that a high school teacher in Waxhaw, North Carolina, told a class that Vice President Mike Pence should be "shot in the head."
Software Activist Richard Stallman Resigns from MIT over Defense of Jeffrey Epstein
MIT researcher and open source software activist Richard Stallman has resigned over a series of writings in which he defended convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein and child pornography.
Former Dean: Med School Is About Social Justice Not Treating Illnesses
Former University of Pennsylvania Medical School Associate Dean Stanley Goldfarb published a column in theWall Street Journal last week which made the case that medical schools are more focused on "social justice" than they are on treating illnesses.
Purdue University Rejects Faculty Calls to Ban Chick-fil-A
Purdue University officials have rejected faculty calls to block a proposal to install a Chick-fil-A franchise on campus.
Northwestern Professor: U.S. Is 'Complicit' in More Terror than It Has Suffered
Northwestern University Journalism Professor Justin Martin, who teaches in Qatar, is defending his decision to tweet "Happy 9/11" on the 18th anniversary of the September 11 attacks, while stating the U.S.
Felicity Huffman Sentenced to 14 Days in Jail for College Bribery Scam
Actress Felicity Huffman received a 14-day prison sentence on Friday afternoon for her role in the "Varsity Blues" college bribery scandal.
Ohio State Trademark Application for Word 'The' Rejected
Ohio State University had its trademark application for the word "the" rejected by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office this week. The main reason appears to be the university's choice of font size.
Harvard 'Regrets' Accepting $9 Million from Jeffrey Epstein
Harvard President Lawrence S. Bacow said that the university "regrets" accepting donations from convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
Purdue University Faculty Wants Chick-fil-A Banned from Campus
The faculty at Purdue University are pushing back against a proposal to install a Chick-fil-A restaurant on campus. Professors have drafted a measure that would restrict the university's ability to do business with companies they deem to not uphold "social justice" values.
Northeastern Illinois University Students 'Fear' Sean Spicer's Visit to Campus
Students at Northeastern Illinois University claimed that they "fear" a scheduled campus visit from former White House Press Secretary Sean Spicer. According to the student's Facebook post, the school is creating a "home" for "white nationalism" by allowing Spicer to speak.
Expert Predicts 25 Percent of Colleges Will Close in Next 20 Years
A Harvard higher education expert predicts that 25 percent of American colleges will shut their doors within the next two decades based on rising costs and falling admissions.
Bucknell Hosts Pro-Antifa Lecture on the Eve of 9/11 Anniversary
On the eve of the 18th anniversary of 9/11, Bucknell University hosted Antifa scholar Mark Bray, a staunch defender of the political violence that has terrorized the Pacific Northwest.
University of Kentucky to Move Classes from Building with 'Offensive' Mural
The University of Kentucky announced this week that it will remove mandatory classes from a campus building that features a controversial mural that critics claim remind them of Kentucky's "unsavory history.
University of Denver Makes 'Pioneer' Nickname Optional on ID Cards for Offended Students
The University of Denver quietly instituted a new policy that would allow students to remove the nickname "pioneer" from their ID card if they found it offensive.
New Yorker: MIT Secretly Received Donations from Jeffrey Epstein
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology, one of the most respected universities in the world, has recently been outed for covering up its long financial relationship with convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
UCLA Professor Douglas Kellner: First and Second Amendments Should Change as Society 'Evolves'
UCLA Professor Douglas Kellner argued in a recent interview for the university's website that the First and Second Amendments are not "absolute," and should be changing as society continues "growing and evolving.
Europe Will Not Accept U.S. Ruling on Boeing 737 Max Safety
The European Aviation Safety Agency announced this week that it will not defer to the FAA's ruling on the safety of Boeing's troubled 737 Max fleet.
Emory University Creative Writing Prof: Hurricane Dorian Is 'Man-Made'
Emory University Professor Tiphanie Yanique argued during a television appearance this week that Hurricane Dorian is "man-made."
Poll: 73 Percent of GOP Students Self-Censor to Protect Grades
A new poll reveals that an overwhelming majority of conservative college students self-censor in the classroom in order to protect their grades. 73 percent of students self-identified as "strong Republican" censor their beliefs in class fearing backlash from leftist professors.
Maryland School District Adds Third Gender Option for Students, LGBT 'Safe Space' Classrooms
Montgomery County Public School District in Rockville, Maryland, recently rolled out a set of policies that will allow students to identify by a "third gender," and adds the requirement for schools to provide an LGBT "safe space.
Report: Elizabeth Warren's 'Free College' Plan Unsustainable if Husband Keeps $400k Harvard Salary
As presidential candidate Elizabeth Warren travels the country promoting her "free college" plan, her husband earns $400,000 annually as a professor at Harvard University. According to one expert, "high and rising" salaries for administrators and professors is a leading cause of ballooning college tuition.
Colorado College Drops SAT Requirement to 'Increase the Diversity' of Student Body
Colorado College announced last week that they will be dropping the SAT and ACT tests from its list of requirements for admission, to "increase the diversity of its student body.
Nashville Catholic School Bans Harry Potter Books at Exorcist's Advice
A Catholic school in Nashville has banned the Harry Potter books on the advice of several Catholic exorcists. The School's pastor argues that the book's references to magic are a "clever deception.
Andy Ngo: Antifa Believes It Is Pushing America Towards Civil War
During an interview with Breitbart News's James Delingpole, political commentator Andy Ngo explained the ideology of the Antifa movement, and the group's belief that it is pushing America towards a civil war.
University of Kansas Faculty Wants 'Bastion of Bigotry' Chick-fil-A Banned from Campus
The faculty council at the University of Kansas is calling for the removal of Chick-fil-A from campus by arguing that the company is a "bastion of bigotry.
Clemson Police Monitored Social Media for Threats During Georgia Tech Football Game
The Clemson University Police will be analyzing thousands of social media posts during an upcoming football game against Georgia Tech.
Clemson Police to Monitor Social Media for Threats During Georgia Tech Football Game
The Clemson University Police will be analyzing thousands of social media posts during an upcoming football game against Georgia Tech.
George Mason University Encourages Freshmen to Use Chocolate in Sex Play
Incoming freshmen at George Mason University attended an orientation event during which they were encouraged to use chocolate to spice up their sex lives.
George Washington U Kills 'Colonials' Mascot After Students Offended
George Washington University has quietly begun removing references to its "Colonials" mascot after students argued earlier this year that the mascot represents "oppression."