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Private Missouri College Creates Mandatory Patriotism Class

POINT LOOKOUT, Mo. — An evangelical Christian college in Missouri is now requiring freshman to take a class aimed at encouraging patriotism. The College of the Ozarks has unveiled a military science class called Patriotic Education and Fitness. The course aims to educate students on modern military customs, U.S. politics and flag protocol and procedures. […]

University Condemns Hate, Defends Richard Spencer Appearance

CINCINNATI — The University of Cincinnati board of trustees has condemned hate while defending a decision to allow white nationalist Richard Spencer to speak on campus. The board’s statement Tuesday recognizes the fundamental role of free speech at a public university, saying it should be “the marketplace of ideas.” The board also denounced prejudice and […]

UK Academics Irked by Letter Seeking Brexit Lecture Details

LONDON — British academics accused a lawmaker from the governing Conservative Party on Tuesday of infringing on intellectual freedom by asking universities to provide information on professors who teach about Britain’s vote to leave the European Union. The letter from euroskeptic legislator Chris Heaton-Harris requested the names of professors “who are involved in the teaching […]

Guillermo: Hire Diverse Speakers to Offset Spectacle of White Nationalists on Campus

A diverse group of speakers throughout the year helps to deny Richard Spencer’s ideas credibility. People can hear for themselves what’s worthwhile and what’s not. But all must be invited on campus.

Richard Spencer

As Protestors Rally at University of Florida, Penn State Hopes to Steer Clear

As protesters circled the University of Florida auditorium where White nationalist Richard Spencer spoke Thursday, Penn State decided to avoid this scenario altogether.

Richard Spencer

Community Criticizes University of Memphis in Wake of Sexual Assaults

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — In the wake of two reported off-campus rapes involving students at the University of Memphis, students and alumni challenged and criticized the university’s administration at a sexual assault forum. The Commercial Appeal reports over 100 people attended Wednesday’s campus forum, which saw a line of people waiting to speak when President David […]

Boston College Students Walk Out After Racial Incidents

BOSTON — Hundreds of students at Boston College have walked out of their classes to protest recent instances of racism on campus, including two posters that were defaced to say “Black Lives don’t Matter.” Video footage shows the students filing onto a campus lawn around midday Wednesday and chanting, “Black lives matter.” The group Eradicate […]

University of Florida President: Security Cost for Spencer Speech ‘Unfair’

GAINESVILLE, Fla. — A day before white nationalist Richard Spencer is scheduled to speak at the University of Florida, its president affirmed his belief in free speech but said the security costs of holding such an event at a public university put an unfair burden on taxpayers. In an interview with The Associated Press on […]

Lawmaker: Kennesaw State Mascot Wrong to Rally for Kneeling Cheerleaders

KENNESAW, Ga. — The student who wears the owl mascot costume at a Georgia public university where five cheerleaders knelt during the national anthem had no business leading a cross-campus march in support of the cheerleaders, an influential lawmaker said. Kenneth Sturkey, who dresses as Scrappy the Owl at Kennesaw State University athletic events, said […]

Faculty & Staff

University of Tennessee Campus Faculty Against Plan to Outsource Facilities

KNOXVILLE, Tenn. — University of Tennessee Knoxville faculty and union members have expressed concerns about proposed participation in the state’s facilities management outsourcing plan. The Knoxville News Sentinel reports the Faculty Senate unanimously passed a non-binding resolution against the outsourcing Monday, citing hidden costs and a potential loss of institutional knowledge. United Campus Workers released […]

Guillermo: Will Weinstein Saga Change Attitudes Toward Campus Sexual Harassment?

Sexual harassment on campus is bad enough when it’s simply a matter of students. But add a professor to the mix and now we have the real problem with campus sexual harassment — where the element of power creeps into the mix.

Harvey Weinstein

University of Cincinnati to Allow White Nationalist to Speak

CLEVELAND — The University of Cincinnati says it will allow White nationalist leader Richard Spencer to speak on campus, while Ohio State University says it can’t accommodate a rental request for a Nov. 15 speech but is considering alternatives. UC president Neville Pinto said in an email that the university is finalizing details of Spencer’s […]

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