The University of Connecticut Medical School is hosting transgender individuals as practice patients this month to train students in providing “gender-affirming” care.
Publication: The College Fix
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.
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.
Elite Universities Grew Endowments by $65 Billion While Raking in Taxpayer Cash
A report from Open The Books showed how institutions like Harvard University take in taxpayer subsidies, even though they have plenty of money to spend. The leader of the watchdog group said elite universities need to “start paying their own way.”
Two Catholic Universities in Ohio Offer Refuge to Jewish Students as Antisemitism Grows
Franciscan University of Steubenville and Walsh University in North Canton welcomed Jewish students to transfer to their campuses in recent announcements, noting many are “in danger of antisemitic discrimination and violence on campuses across the United States.”
Abortion Pills Are New to NY Campuses This Fall
Students at New York public universities have access to abortion pills on campus for the first time this fall, a change that pro-life leaders say puts lives at risk and lacks support for families.
Amid Budget Cuts, WVU Pays DEI Chief $235,000
West Virginia University’s Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Meshea Poore makes $234,537 per year plus benefits, a salary that outpaces her fellow employees by significant margins and comes even as the public institution faces a $45 million deficit.
Biden Administration Doles Out $15 Million to Gender Studies Programs at Middle East Universities
President Joe Biden’s administration is offering new tuition incentives to encourage Middle Eastern students to enroll in gender studies programs at American universities.
New “Drag University” Program at Princeton to Fund Students’ Budding Drag Careers
Throughout the 2023-24 school year, enrolled participants will cover an array of topics, including the history of drag, “Sewing 101,” choreography, face painting, photoshoots and other topics, according to the program’s registration form.
Universities Welcome Students Back with Fringe Sex Courses
As college students return to their schooling this month, several universities are offering a variety of programs that delve into fringe topics, such as an event titled “Queering Menstruation” and another called “Anal 101.”
Pitt Conservatives Call on New Chancellor to Fix Free Speech Problems Plaguing University
The new University of Pittsburgh chancellor needs to fix the school’s free speech problems, according to conservative student leaders, citing a parade of incidents during the spring semester in which conservative and center-right students and events were vilified and attacked.
Marxist American Library Association Chief Says Libraries Need to Be Sites of Socialist Organizing
Remember Emily Drabinski, the self-proclaimed Marxist lesbian CUNY librarian who was elected president of the American Library Association? It’s apparent her political beliefs will guide her actions, according to her statements at a recent conference of Socialists.
Leftist Prosecutor Booted from Office Gets $210,000 Job at UC Berkeley
Cheese Boudin, the new law center director, is the son of Kathy Boudin and David Gilbert, who both served time in prison for murder and robbery.
Yale Law Library Shuts Down Attempt to Investigate Status of Its Clarence Thomas Portrait
College Fix associate editor Maggie Kelly identified herself as a reporter and asked the interior gate attendant several times at the Lillian Goldman Law Library at Yale whether she could access the building to view its portraits. The attendant told her that only Yale law students and their guests are permitted to access the library.
School Board Refuses to Fire Teacher Because He’s Black
The school board for the Portland (Oregon) Public Schools recently voted to retain a black teacher with a history of misconduct — because he’s black. Dance teacher Damon Keller repeatedly was cited for calling out sick from school when he actually was giving private lessons.
Some Illegal Immigrants Will Get Free College Tuition in Minnesota
Illegal immigrants in Minnesota will soon get free college tuition if their families are below a certain household income level.