UND scraps ‘Gender Inclusion’ policy proposal after Catholic org warns parents
University of North Dakota President Armacost announced the cancelation earlier today. Read more
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SCOTUS agrees to hear lawsuits against Harvard, UNC race-based admissions policies
The Supreme Court of the United States announced today it would hear two legal challenges to admissions policies at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina. Read more
Professors walk back statements on anti-Semitism, CRT influence on media reporting
On Jan. 20, one University of Pittsburgh professor claimed that "anti-Semitism is White supremacy" in reference to the Colleyville, Texas, synagogue taken hostage this month by a man of Pakistani origin. Read more
University assignment has students record themselves accusing someone of racism or homophobia
An assignment shows an instructor directing students to locate someone that they can accuse of 'racism,' 'ableist racist or homophobic use of language,' or 'micro-aggressions.' Read more
Have you or a loved one been ‘affected’ by ‘free speech?’ Colorado State University has resources to help.
Colorado State University (CSU) is promoting resources for students who may be affected by free speech events that occur on campus. Read more
University put helmet-clad professor on leave. He is now suing the school.
Barry Mehler is suing Ferris State for, allegedly, violating his first amendment rights following a viral video in which he called students 'vectors of disease' and made profane statements concerning COVID-19 response. Read more
University writing instructors are no longer grading students’ writing
Two writing program lecturers at Boston University recently wrote about the 'ungrading' practices they and their colleagues are following. Read more
Princeton alumni group publishes letter criticizing event’s lack of viewpoint diversity
Princetonians for Free Speech published a letter ahead of a Jan. 19 panel at the university, criticizing the event for its lack of "ideological diversity." Read more
Professors at this VA college plan to ‘decolonize’ their teaching and scholarship
A group of professors at the College of William & Mary has implemented the “Decolonizing Humanities Project” in order to influence their thinking, teaching, and curriculum at the United States’ second oldest college. Read more
‘Perfectionism,’ having a ‘sense of urgency’ are examples of White supremacy, academics argue’Perfectionism,’ having a ‘sense of urgency’ are examples of White supremacy, academics argue
The Brown School at Washington University in St. Louis hosted an event that made headlines before it even began, called “Is Professionalism a Racist Construct?” Read more
