Free Thought Denied?
A student at Lawrence University in Wisconsin was trying to gain official recognition from the student government for a group called "Students for Free Thought." However, the club application was denied. On Campus Reform.
Headlines
“Improper Payments”
"Republicans in Congress press issue of improper payments by Department of Education and suggest possible subpoena of former student aid chief," reports Andrew Kreighbaum.
On Inside Higher Ed.
“Day Of Absence”
Students at Evergreen State College are demanding the resignation of biology professor Bret Weinstein after he protested the requirement that all white student and faculty leave the campus "to give space to people of color."
On Heat Street.
Wasteful Classes
The University of Wisconsin system offers courses that "degrade capitalism, praise Marxism and encourage a 'social justice warrior' ideology," reports Jessica Murphy.
In MacIver Institute.
Trump’s Higher Ed Budget
"President Trump’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2018 has been released, and it offers some decent ideas on the higher education front," reports Preston Cooper.
In American Enterprise Institute.
Berkeley Professor Accused of Harassment
A professor at Berkeley was fired recently for accusations of sexual harassment. However, his lawyer argues that the "University of California system had tried to ruin his client’s career." In the Chronicle of Higher Education.
Loan Forgiveness
On Wednesday, Betsy DeVos told lawmakers that the Education Department would grant loan forgiveness to students who were defrauded by for-profit colleges.
On Inside Higher Ed.
Law Enforcement Agency?
The UNC Chapel Hill School of Law has denied a public records request, "citing an exemption that only applies to law enforcement agencies." On WBTV.
Arrest of Duke Lecturer
A Duke lecturer, Rann Bar-On, was recently arrested for assaulting a police officer in a protest against "Confederate Memorial Day" in Alamance County. In the Chronicle.
“Youth Activist Camp”
This summer, a professor at California State University is organizing a "Youth Activist Camp and Resistance Space 2017” to teach black children 10 and up about how to fight racism with “direct action tactics.” On Campus Reform.