Michigan State University Rejects Spencer
Michigan State University is the third public institution this week to reject Richard Spencer's guest appearance on its campus. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
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New Purdue Deal
Purdue University announced its new five-year deal with a technology outsourcing firm called Infosys based in India. The company and Purdue will "provide training and classes for the company's employees." On Inside Higher Ed.
Professor-Led Boycott Fails
Dennis Prager's performance with the Santa Monica Symphony sold out on Monday, despite UCLA professors' efforts to boycott the event. On the College Fix.
“Social Justice Scholars” at Rutgers Law
Three new "social justice scholars" were recently hired at Rutgers Law School. The scholars will help students “work for social justice throughout their careers.”
On Campus Reform.
University of Florida Rejects “White Supremacy”
On Wednesday, the University of Florida that it will not rent out space for Richard Spencer to speak on campus. In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Confederate Monuments on College Campuses
Confederate monuments on college campuses have been in a controversial spotlight following last week's events in Charlottesville. On Inside Higher Ed.
UNC’s NCAA Hearing
UNC-Chapel Hill's hearing before the NCAA Committee on Infractions began yesterday in Nashville, Tennessee.
In the Daily Tar Heel.
Linguistic Racism?
In a recent op-ed, a professor of medieval literature, Dr. A.W. Strouse, argues against the use of "Standard American English” in academia. On Campus Reform.
Vigil at UNC-Chapel Hill Monument
On Sunday, UNC-Chapel Hill students and local residents gathered around the university's confederate monument, Silent Sam, "in solidarity against the violence that occurred in Charlottesville, V.A." In the Daily Tar Heel.
“The Black Student Orientation”
The University of San Francisco will be hosting an exclusive orientation event for black students. The event is meant to "address the specific and particular needs of African American/Black students at USF." On the College Fix.