Environmental studies department seeks applicants with ‘ecofeminism’ background
A private college in Maine is seeking an Environmental Studies professor with some very specific suggested qualifications.
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Syracuse U. chancellor defends free speech, but some say otherwise
Syracuse University Chancellor Kent Syverud recently reaffirmed the school's commitment to free speech, saying students should be allowed to say things that make others “profoundly uncomfortable."
Prof: SpongeBob perpetuates ‘violent, racist’ acts against indigenous people
A professor at the University of Washington recently published an article in an academic journal about the children's cartoon “SpongeBob SquarePants,” claiming it perpetuates a legacy of violence against the indigenous people of the Pacific.
SHIP SAILED? Colleges NATIONWIDE ditch Columbus Day
The trend of replacing Columbus Day with "Indigenous Peoples' Day" is gaining traction at American colleges and universities.
U. Alabama dean who said American flag represents racism gets massive payday
University of Alabama’s new dean of students resigned Sept. 4 after controversial tweets regarding race and the American flag surfaced.
UNM to replace Spanish ‘Conquistador’ on official seal after complaints of ‘symbolic violence’
The University of New Mexico is accepting design submissions for a new seal after a petition demand for it to “abolish” its “racist seal” that depicted a Spanish Conquistador.
As Confucius Institutes shutter, Chinese spies in the US hold steady
Confucius Institutes on college campuses around the country are closing over concern of Chinese influence.
University BANS ‘acts of intolerance’
Furman University has an “Acts of Intolerance” policy, which could punish “theme parties” and “costumes” that “reinforce stereotypes.”
Conn students ARRESTED for ‘ridiculing’ speech in viral video
Two University of Connecticut students were arrested Monday after video allegedly showed them using racial slurs.
South Dakota legislator suggests Board of Regents is ‘slow walking’ free speech reform
A South Dakota lawmaker wrote a letter to the executive director of the state’s Board of Regents, accusing him of “slow walking” free speech reforms.
