Questions have been raised about whether recent changes at the University of Wyoming to curb diversity, equity and inclusion and eliminate progressive-minded degree programs are essentially window dressing.
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Pregnant Whites Do Worse Than Minorities
A new study which found racial minorities living in poor areas actually have a lower risk of mental health problems relating to pregnancy compared to their similarly situated white counterparts shows racism is a “complex” topic, according to the authors.
Americans’ Trust in Ivy Leagues Is Tanking
The once epitomized Ivy League institutions of higher education now garner little trust among the American public. A new poll by the Manhattan Institute found that only 15 percent of voters have a great deal of trust in the elite universities, while 46 percent have little to no trust at all.
TPUSA Launches New “Prep Year” Program to Develop Christian Students into Campus Leaders
Turning Point USA is preparing to launch a nine-month program called Prep Year that will serve as an alternative to the traditional college pathway, offering nearly full-ride scholarships to those accepted into the program.
Columbia Investigates Student for Criticizing Transgenderism
Following complaints, Columbia University’s Office of Institutional Equity recently confronted graduate student Daniel Di Martino for comments he made on social media expressing his Catholic beliefs and criticizing transgenderism. Di Martino told The Fix the matter is now closed — but only after he went public.
After Salman Rushdie Bows Out of Grad Speech at Center-Right College, Questions Linger
Why did Salman Rushdie, famed author of “The Satanic Verses” and radical Islam’s most famous heretic, abruptly bow out of speaking at Claremont McKenna College’s graduation ceremony—and did he make the right decision? The answer to both questions depends on who you ask.
Dems Outnumber Republicans 5 to 1 as Graduation Speakers
Democrats will outnumber Republicans as commencement speakers at the nation’s top 100 universities, according to a College Fix analysis. In total, there were only nine Republican or Republican-leaning commencement speakers. There were, however, 47 Democrat or Democrat-leaning speakers.
How Conservative Campus Groups Empower Right-Minded Students to Fight Cancel Culture
By providing a platform to disseminate their values respectfully, organizations educate on conservative ideas and fight censorship
Universities Should Embrace the Benefits of Married and Parenting Students
Married and parenting students can model healthy relationships and good work habits to their younger peers.
Harvard Canceled “Anti-Zionist” Passover Seder, But Pro-Palestinian Students Met Anyway
Pro-Palestinian students went through with an “anti-Zionist Passover seder for liberation” on Saturday at Harvard University despite having their room reservation and event funding revoked, according to the student newspaper.
UConn Invites Trans People to Train Med Students in “Gender-Affirming Care”
The University of Connecticut Medical School is hosting transgender individuals as practice patients this month to train students in providing “gender-affirming” care.
Prof Who Hoped Trump Shooting Would Inspire Others Will Teach This Fall
Rutgers University had put Tracy Budd “under review” following her social media comments (which also included “They shot his wig. Sad”), but university spokeswoman Megan Schumann said Budd is slated to return to the classroom.
Most Americans Say to Punish Students for Anti-Israel Encampments
Nearly three in four Americans want to see anti-Israel protesters punished for the encampments that they erected on campuses across the nation this spring, according to a new poll.
Truman Scholarships Overwhelmingly Awarded to Progressive Students for Tenth Year in a Row
Nearly three in four recipients of this year’s prestigious, federally funded Truman Scholarship have clear ties to Democratic politicians or progressive causes, a College Fixanalysis found.
White School Principal Framed by Black Colleague with AI-Generated Racist Comments
After a months-long investigation, it was revealed that Pikesville High School Athletic Director Dazhon Darien, who’s black, had used an AI-generated voice of the principal, Eric Eiswert, making the (bogus) remarks.
Skyrocketing DEI Certification Programs Create an Army of “Political Commissars”
Universities are making lots of money with certificate training programs in DEI they have added in recent years, according to a new report from a higher education watchdog group.
Dental Schools Continue to Embrace DEI
Dental school educators are receiving prizes for their work focused on “diversity, equity, and inclusion” – even as a medical watchdog organization keeps warning against such initiatives. Two new awards specifically for DEI in dental care were given to educators at the University of Buffalo and University of Colorado dental schools in recent months.
Syracuse Microaggressions Workship Says Looking at Service Animal Could Be a Micro-Assault
Also: Can be ‘hurtful’ to say ‘hey guys’ to refer to ‘any gender’ other than men.
U. Penn Wants to Slash Conservative Professor’s Pay
The University of Pennsylvania wants to cut a conservative professor’s pay in half as part of its sanctions against her. Former law school Dean Ted Ruger’s efforts to punish Wax for comments she has made through the years, including criticizing Asian immigration into the country, are now coming to fruition.
Researchers Awarded $200K to Create “Transgender Voice-Training” App
A transgender professor and two speech therapy experts have teamed up to create software designed to teach men how to sound feminine – and were awarded $213,878 in taxpayer funds for the effort.
Pennsylvania Prof Worries That Too Many Robots Are White
Mark Paterson, a professor of sociology at the University of Pittsburgh, recently expressed concern over the lack of diversity among the robot population.
New Plagiarism Allegations Hit Harvard President
Amid a recent spate of plagiarism accusations, Harvard University recently received a new 37-page complaint outlining over 40 allegations of plagiarism against its president, Claudine Gay.
Collegiate Sports Embed DEI
Many universities’ athletics departments, both public and private, now have statements, programs, and staff dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion narratives in collegiate sports, according to an analysis this month by The College Fix.