A Vanderbilt University workshop changed its name after it initially blamed white women for being fake allies in the fight against white supremacy.
Topic: Accuracy in Academia
Bryn Mawr College Removes Past President’s Name from Buildings due to Racism Claims
One of Bryn Mawr College’s past presidents was viewed as a hero, with buildings named after her on the college campus, until further research discovered she was anti-Semitic and refused to admit black students.
Study: Professors who are NRA Members More Likely to Face Hiring Discrimination
A study by a North Texas professor claimed that professors who are NRA members are less likely to be hired, due to the liberal biases of hiring committees and academics.
Albany Professor Predicts Trump Voters will Riot when Trump Finishes Presidency
University of Albany professor predicted Trump voters will riot when President Trump finishes his presidency because of their racial resentment toward others.
Senator Ted Cruz’s Amendment in Recent Defense Bill would Prohibit Funding of Confucius Institutes
Texas U.S. Senator Ted Cruz managed to insert an amendment that would prohibit universities from funding Confucius Institutes, which have ties to the Communist Party in China.
Davidson College Professor Allows Students to Pick Their Own Grades
A literature class professor at Davidson College is allowing her students to pick their own grades.
Oberlin College’s Program to Pay Students as Advocates was Ended
A program at Oberlin College to pay students to advocate for ‘social justice’ has folded and disappeared from the college’s website.
Petition Wants to Replace Betsy DeVos with LeBron James at Department of Education
A petition circulated online wants President Trump to replace his Education Secretary Betsy DeVos with NBA athlete LeBron James.
Atlanta Charter School Replaced Pledge of Allegiance with Mascot Chant
A charter school in Atlanta, Georgia replaced the reciting of the pledge of allegiance with a ‘wolf pack chant,’ which was met with outcry from the public.
UNC Students to Rally to Support Vandal of ‘Silent Sam’ Statue
Students at the University of North Carolina-Chapel Hill are planning to rally to show solidarity with a fellow student, who was arrested for vandalizing the Confederate statue known as “Silent Sam” that resides on-campus.