Indiana University-Bloomington is holding an event with an “interactive privilege simulator” to commemorate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.
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Anti-Trump Professors Critical of President Trump’s Disapproval of FBI, Liberal Media
Two college professors said that President Trump is eerily similar to a dictator of a banana republic, which came after the president criticized the FBI and the liberal media.
BYU’s Ballard Center Apologized for Allegedly Insensitive ‘Taco Tuesday’ Instagram Post
A social media account for a center affiliated with BYU, which is a private university in Utah, issued an apology after being criticized for a ‘Taco Tuesday’ social media post on Instagram.
Public Affairs Diversity Alliance Announced
Six universities announced a public affairs diversity alliance, which is meant to mentor students to become faculty members in public affairs departments.
University College London No Longer has a Qatar Campus after 2020
Apparently, the University College London will end its partnership in Qatar in 2020, where it has a campus and programs.
Yet Another Anti-Trump Harvard Professor Criticizes President Trump
A Harvard Law professor criticized President Trump, calling him a “national emergency” due to the president’s immigration rhetoric.
Illinois Wesleyan to Honor Martin Luther King, Jr. with LGBT Themed ‘Teach-In” Event
To celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Illinois Wesleyan University felt it appropriate to host an event focusing on LGBT issues and advocacy.
University of Florida Doesn’t Pay Social Media Interns, but Offers Credit
The University of Florida doesn’t pay its social media interns, but does offer internship credit.
English and Language Professors Wonder About Falling Enrollment for Their Classes
English and language professors wondered how to increase enrollment in face of plunging enrollment.
American University Seminar: Don’t Judge Writing Based on Quality
American University is hosting a writing seminar that teaches faculty attendees to not judge quality of writing, which should defeat the purpose of going to college, right?