Feds spend $2.1M in taxpayer dollars to ‘root’ out oppression in plant sciences
The federal government has allocated $2.14 million dollars to “root” out oppression in plant sciences. Read more
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Calif. public university guarantees admissions to black education coalition members
Cal State University San Marcos recently signed an agreement guaranteeing admissions for first-year and transfer students who are members of the Coalition on Black and African American Education. Read more
In 2021, 111 scholars were targeted for exercising their free speech rights: report
In 2021, 111 scholars were targeted for expressing their constitutionally protected free speech rights, according to a new report by the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education. Read more
Thirty percent of colleges are not worth the cost, researchers conclude
A new report from Georgetown University researchers concluded that while most colleges have a positive return on investment after 10 years, some do not. Read more
Princeton professor argues America is irredeemably racist, must be refounded
‘At every moment when a new America seems to be about to be born, the umbilical cord of white supremacy is wrapped around the baby’s neck, choking the life out of it’ Read more
Harvard professors receive $7.5 million for ‘Reimagining Capitalism’ research
A pair of Harvard University professors have received $7.5 million from the Hewlett Foundation for a “Reimagining the Economy Project.” Read more
‘Removing virtual college class options is ableist’: Students demand more online access amid COVID
The University of North Texas has not responded to a petition signed by nearly 4,900 people demanding online class options for all students due to COVID health and safety concerns. Read more
This Republican fought for decades to open Cal State San Marcos. Now his name may be wiped from campus.
The man credited with leading the charge to found California State University San Marcos is now on the chopping block at the North San Diego County campus. Read more
U. of Oklahoma dedicates full week to diversity, equity and inclusion
On Friday, the University of Oklahoma wrapped up “DEI Week,” a full five days dedicated to increasing diversity, equity and inclusion on campus. Read more
Cornell to hire social justice ‘Equity Librarian’ for science library
Cornell University is working to hire a “Critical Pedagogy and Equity Librarian” for Mann Library, which is focused on life sciences, agriculture, applied social sciences and human ecology. Read more
