Regardless of how far America has come, it’s still trying to keep the black community down. That is the basic argument that was presented by the chair of the Department of African American Studies at Princeton University during a recent guest talk at Georgetown University.
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Evict White Frat Boys and Give Their Houses to “Historically Marginalized Groups”
Student leaders at Washington University in St. Louis want school officials to evict the “disproportionately wealthy and white” men in campus fraternities and give their buildings to “historically marginalized” groups. Writing in Student Life, Student Union President Ranen Miao whines that while campus fraternities have a total of nine houses on campus, while underrepresented organizations have but three.
Student Leaders Call for Syracuse University to Revoke Rudy Giuliani’s Honorary Law Degree
Mazzy Kaila, executive president of Syracuse University’s Student Bar Association, and David Bruen, president of the Student Association, are heading the initiative to revoke Giuliani’s degree, citing his past policies as mayor of New York City and his campaign to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Oberlin Student Miffed at Male Maintenance Workers Entering “Women and Trans Collective”
Can those in special affinity dorms now demand which college employees are permitted inside? Can residents of an all-black dorm demand white maintenance workers as persona non grata? Can a gay or lesbian dorm deny entrance to straight workers?
Bates College Eyes Revamping Math Courses to Focus on “Colonialism and Privilege”
A working group of professors and students at Bates College has recommended the school require all majors to offer two courses on “race, colonialism, white supremacy, power, and privilege.”…For instance, the group suggests courses like Calculus could “situate race, white supremacy, colonialism, power, and privilege centrally and attend to them throughout the course.”
Left-Leaning Media Ignore High-Profile Resignation of Prof Who Called Out Illiberalism in Higher Ed
Left-leaning media outlets have all but ignored the high-profile resignation of Portland State University Professor Peter Boghossian, who called out his institution as a “Social Justice factory” in a widely read resignation letter…No left-leaning mainstream media outlets requested an appearance from Boghossian, his assistant told The College Fix.
University’s New Trans Study Class Attracts Only 5 Students
Only five students have enrolled in Bucknell University’s new “Introduction to Trans Studies” course. “Typically the more woke the department and its curriculum, the worse enrollments are,” said a Bucknell source. “English and History, two of the most social justice-y of the established humanities departments, have a lot of trouble filling courses too.”
PhD’s Are the Most Vaccine-Hesitant Group
A study conducted by Carnegie Mellon University and University of Pittsburgh researchers found that vaccine hesitancy is highest among those with a PhD. The online survey of more than 5 million adults was conducted between January 6 and May 31.
Prestigious Federal Scholarship All But Excludes Self-Described Conservatives
Of the 62 recipients of this year’s prestigious $30,000 Truman Scholarship, zero winners publicly identify as a conservative and only one has worked for a Republican office holder or organization, according to an analysis by The College Fix.
3 Professors Suspended Over Halloween Costumes from 2014
Three University of South Alabama professors have been placed on administrative leave over Halloween costumes they wore and posed with at an on-campus party in 2014. The photos show “then-Mitchell College of Business dean Bob Wood dressed as a Confederate general and professors Alex Sharland and Teresa Weldy posing with a whip and a noose.
Duke and UNC Accused of Racism for Tweeting About School History
Both Duke University and the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill recently apologized for separate tweets after some accused the accounts of promoting racism. Duke University’s social media team wanted to take advantage of a Twitter trend commonly referred to as “how it started/how it’s going” where users post photos that depict weight loss, stages in their relationship or other success stories.
Petition Demands Dartmouth College Punish Conservative Student Newspaper
A petition circulating within the Dartmouth community denounces the independent student newspaper, the Dartmouth Review, accusing it of having “hateful ideologies” and demanding campus leaders force it to stop using “Dartmouth” in its title. It also demands some sort of punishment for its writers…
Northwestern Students Want Greek Life Abolished, Accuse It of White Elitism
Advocates for abolition accused the Greek life system of promoting elitist and racist attitudes, according to an anonymous Instagram page that publishes stories about the fraternity and sorority system at Northwestern. The advocates say the current system primarily benefits white and wealthy students.
Conservative Writer Claims Syracuse University Won’t Punish Students Threatening Her
Syracuse University is jeopardizing the safety of conservative students in order to avoid upsetting the woke crowd, according to a student who was fired by the student newspaper for rejecting the theory of “institutional racism.” Adrianna San Marco says the administration has ignored her plea to respond to physical threats made against her, by identifiable Syracuse students and alumni.
Syracuse University Promises to Punish Students for Witnessing “Acts of Hate”
Knowledge – even accidental – is now grounds for punishment at Syracuse University, at least in some situations. An email from Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer Keith Alford says the student code of conduct has been revised “to make clear when bystanders and accomplices can be held accountable” for “acts of hate” and “bias-motivated incidents…”
University Threatened to Rescind Student’s Admission Over Pro-Trump Video
Soon to be Marquette University freshman Samantha Pfefferle has yet to even step foot on campus, yet she said she is already facing possible dismissal from the school. The threat to cancel Pfefferle’s admission came after she posted a video to her account on the popular social media site TikTok showing her support for Trump.
U. of Florida Orders Stop to “Gator Bait” Cheer Despite Noting No Evidence of Racism
As “wokeness” sweeps America’s universities in the current Black Lives Matter atmosphere, questionable statements and maneuvers by campus officials were bound to happen. The University of Florida is the latest example where its president has ordered cessation of a popular cheer because it might be perceived as racist. Or it might not be racist at all. Or something.
If Colleges Owe Student Refunds, It’s Not Because of the Pandemic
As students learn online from home, for the first time many parents will see what their children are really learning…To be fair, the standard science, arithmetic and writing classes are still offered…But mixed in with those courses, at every turn, is a suffocating blend of identity politics and left-leaning pedagogy.
Some Liberty University Students Back on Campus Praise Decision to Reopen
In interviews with The College Fix,, several students back on campus said the picture painted by the mainstream media that the university is open for business as usual is largely fake news…What’s more, they said, health and safety guidelines about social distancing and other protective measures are being fully enforced…They also said they feel safe.
Syracuse University Protestors Promise Escalation if Officials Don’t Acknowledge White Supremacy
The latest sticking point is an acknowledgment that numerous campus “hate” incidents are indicative of “institutional white supremacy” at Syracuse. Following a “tense” back and forth, protesters warned of “escalated action” if they do not get the acknowledgment.
Syracuse University Forces Non-Tenured Faculty to Take Diversity Training to Appease Activists
Syracuse University administrators have steadily given in to student activist demands after months of protests sparked by possible hoax incidents involving racial graffiti and a “white supremacist manifesto.” The most recent cave-in will hit part of the campus population with the least power: non-tenured faculty. And do-nothing grad students were also assured they won’t lose their jobs.
Harvard and Yale Under Federal Investigation for Seeking Funding from Oppressive Governments
If rich universities are going to seek foreign funding from America’s enemies or unsavory allies, the least they could do is lower tuition for students with that money.
Dartmouth Lets Green New Deal Activist Crash Classes to Campaign
Dartmouth College has allowed a paid left-wing activist to proselytize in classrooms for months in spite of the fact that she’s violating its anti-solicitation policies, according to a campus publication. “Katie” makes stump speeches for the New Hampshire Youth Movement, affiliated with the Sunrise Movement, and asks for students’ contact information.
Controversy Erupts as White Students Win MLK Day Essay Contest at U. of Montana
The University of Montana thought it had a good idea a couple of weeks ago: It established a writing contest for the annual Martin Luther King Day holiday. It turns out there was a problem: All of the entrants were white. Which means all the selected winners were white.