Meir Elran, a former general in the Israeli Defense Forces, was slated to teach a course at the University of Chicago, but his appointment has been opposed by socialist and pro-Palestinian students.
Articles By: Accuracy in Academia
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After Blackface Controversy Engulfs Virginia Democratic Governor, Attorney General, George Mason University Hosts Event for Students to Cope with the News
The Virginia Democratic Party scandal regarding the use of blackface has upset students and faculty alike at George Mason University, which led to the university holding an event so students could vent their feelings and emotions.
Controversial Teaching Assistant at Georgia Defended by Workers’ Union over ‘White People May Have to Die’ Remark
A controversial teaching assistant at the University of Georgia, who said that ‘some white people may have to die’ is okay, now has a defender in the form of the university union.
Transgender Professor Sues University of Arizona over Lack of Coverage for Procedure
A University of Arizona professor, who is transgender, sued the university for not covering a certain medical procedure for transgender individuals.
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Grand Canyon University Nixed Ben Shapiro’s Speech, then Invited Him Back After Public Outcry
Ben Shapiro, a conservative commentator, was disinvited from a Christian university, but after public outcry, the university invited him back.
Emory University Instructor Fired over Anti-Communist Views
An anti-communist Italian language instructor was fired by Emory University because her personal blog was discovered by a local newspaper.
Dorm Censorship Policy Nixed at University of Michigan
Censoring dorm hall content is no longer an issue at the University of Michigan, which had planned to implement the censorship policy until recently.
University of Florida Hosts Podcast on Diversity, but Few Listen to It
The University of Florida’s podcast on diversity has been a flop, with few listeners and followers.
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George Washington University Law Professor Critical of ‘Snowflake’ Student De-Stress Techniques
A law professor at George Washington University was critical of sororities at his university for offering stress balls and other de-stress techniques to its female students.
University of Colorado-Boulder Charges Students $11 for Cultural Assessment
University of Colorado-Boulder charged its students $11 for a cultural assessment, despite the growing student loan crisis.