Unions push for ‘New Deal for Higher Education’ with minimal success
A handful of education unions and a liberal think-tank have called on President Joe Biden and Congress to adopt a “New Deal for Higher Education.”
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Supreme Court may finally intervene in Asian-discrimination suit against Harvard
Almost seven years since Students for Fair Admissions sued Harvard University alleging its admissions policies discriminate against Asian-American applicants, the group may now have its case heard by the Supreme Court.
West Chester University implements mandatory diversity training for all employees
West Chester University in Pennsylvania has recently instituted mandatory diversity training for faculty and staff.
Concerns raised as Cornell considers dual-degree program with China’s Peking University
As Cornell University considers establishing a dual-degree program with China’s Peking University, some are voicing concerns that the Ivy League institution should not partner with the communist regime.
California university researchers receive $1.4 million to study hate crimes against Asian-Americans
California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget bill that includes $1.4 million of funding for several university-linked groups to stop hate crimes against Asians.
Ohio State employs 150 diversity officials. Now it will hire 50 professors focused on social and racial justice.
Ohio State University recently announced it plans to hire 50 faculty members focused on addressing social equity and racial disparities.
Intellectual magazine removes professor’s column critiquing critical race theory
A lengthy column by a professor that critiques critical race theory and the concept of “whiteness” and “blackness” was removed by an online intellectual magazine after it generated controversy.
Loyola University Chicago students demand 100 percent renewable energy usage within four years
Student activists at Loyola University Chicago have sent a list of demands to the administration, including moving the university to 100 percent renewable energy use by 2025 and a complete fossil fuel divestment by July 2022.
Assumption University student government asks peers to take ‘anti-racist’ pledge
Students at Assumption University in Massachusetts have been asked to take a pledge to be actively anti-racist.
Newly unveiled Greta Thunberg statue rankles students, local community
A recently unveiled statue of teen climate activist Greta Thunberg has miffed Winchester University (U.K.) students and local residents alike.
