Toxic Masculinity
The Duke Men’s Project, launched this month, asks male students to contemplate their ‘toxic masculinity’. On Fox News
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ECU Band Members Protest
Several members of the East Carolina University marching band chose to take a knee during the national anthem. On WITN.
The Liberal Academe
A new study of public voter registration data shows that Democrats outnumber Republicans among social scientists, 11.5 to one. On Inside Higher Ed.
Halloween Hysteria
The University of Wisconsin – LaCrosse will hold an event for students to have their Halloween costumes scrutinized for racism. On the American Mirror.
Royally Punished
A professor at the University of Michigan has threatened to punish any student who misuses the school's new pronoun selection tool after one student chose "your majesty." On Red Alert Politics.
Time to Free the Speech
"The goal of our university education today should be to prepare students who are thoughtful, well-informed, and resilient," writes Janet Napolitano. In the Boston Globe.
The Truth About Free College
"Creating high-quality higher-education opportunities is far more important to students than making tuition free," writes Max Eden. On the Manhattan Institute.
The Constitution Is Not Absolute
A letter from Appalachian State University's chancellor claims that the school's desire to minimize controversy over pro-Trump chalkings takes precedence over state and federal laws protecting free speech. On Campus Reform.
Students Debate Safe Spaces
UNC-Chapel Hill students celebrated First Amendment Day with a panel discussion called “Trigger Warnings, Safe Spaces and ‘Special Snowflakes.’” On the Daily Tarheel.
Remediation’s Price Tag
A new report from Generation Progress and the Center for American Progress finds remedial education can cost students approximately $1.3 billion annually. On Inside Higher Ed.