Purdue expands its 3-year degree program; promotes fast-track through college
Students at Purdue University can now graduate in just three years with one of 55 different degrees.
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Law professor may be fired after personal blog post criticized Chinese government
The University of San Diego is formally reviewing a law professor who made a blog post critical of the Chinese Communist Party.
UT-Austin creates alternative marching band for those who refuse to play ‘Eyes of Texas’
The University of Texas at Austin has announced that it is in the process of creating a second marching band, separate from the school’s current Longhorn Marching Band.
Georgetown announces new college degree program with a maximum-security prison
Georgetown University recently announced it would expand its non-degree prison education program to include one that can lead to a college degree.
Archaeology society blocks video of lecture arguing for more science-based research
A group representing over 7,000 archaeologists has refused to post a video of a lecture delivered at its annual meeting earlier this month after complaints the topic was too racially charged.
St. Norbert, a Catholic college, agrees to stop promoting Planned Parenthood
A pro-life organization has notched another victory as part of its goal to sever ties between Christian universities and the abortion industry.
In fight against modern book burning, conservative Yale students host authors of canceled books
Two authors of “canceled” books are calling on young Americans to combat today’s hyper-politicization and intellectual censorship, suggesting the censorship trend is akin to “modern day book burning.”
Reclaiming American higher education: Idaho is cutting off social justice universities
This session conservatives in the Idaho legislature sent a clear message: No public funds will be used for state sanctioned racism and sexism in institutions of higher education.
New Tesla factory will create hundreds of jobs that don’t require college degrees
Car company Tesla has plans to create jobs in Austin, Texas — and many of those opportunities will not require college degrees.
Another Native American mascot gets canceled
A high school in Colorado Springs, Colorado, has retired its “Indian” mascot. Whether this was due to genuine community support or to outside activist pressure remains an open question.
