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Academic department calls on Penn State to require 'structural racism' courses
The African American Studies Department at Penn State University is calling for mandated classes on intersectionali…
By Joe Silverstein 
Jun 26, 2020
Rockefeller Univ social distances from YouTube-censored former employee
The university where he once worked also issued a statement condemning his viewpoints.
By Lacey Kestecher  
Jun 26, 2020
Harvard student YouTuber promises to tear down Emancipation Memorial that 'embodies white supremacy'
Protesters, including leftist college student activists, have called for the removal of a statue of Abraham Lincoln…
By Leo Thuman 
Jun 25, 2020
Clemson cuts John C. Calhoun's name from honors college
An online petition signed by more than 23,000 people also helped spark the decision.
By Dean Barker 
Jun 24, 2020
Pro-life students say they were egged while praying outside Planned Parenthood
Peacefully protesting pro-life students said they were egged while protesting the opening of a new abortion clinic.
By Savannah Dudzik 
Jun 24, 2020
Hate crime hoax: Black man responsible for 'racist' graffiti at Salisbury University
A black man admitted responsibility for hate crime in the form of “racially related” graffiti on the campus of Sali…
By Maria Copeland 
Jun 23, 2020
University drops hand signal tradition, too close to ‘White Power’ sign
The announcement was made as part of a larger effort to mitigate “systemic racism.” on campus.
By Celine Ryan Ciccio 
Jun 22, 2020
Columbus State Community College: Christopher Columbus statue 'not consistent' with our values
Removing the Columbus statue is a “purposeful first step as we commit ourselves fully to fighting systemic racism,"…
By Lacey Kestecher  
Jun 22, 2020
'Stunning image' shows 'toppled' George Washington statue at GWU
The example is just one of numerous vandalism occurrences around the country in recent weeks.
By Maria Copeland 
Jun 21, 2020
Seattle-area college students still can't go to class, but are encouraged to join BLM protests
A Seattle-area college sent out an email, making its students aware of "opportunities" to participate in events rel…
By Leo Thuman 
Jun 21, 2020
FSU professors demand VP of 'Anti-Racism'
FSU professors recently wrote a letter to the school’s black students detailing certain recommendations that the gr…
By Lacey Kestecher  
Jun 19, 2020
Supreme Court ruling to benefit 200,000+ DACA students
Both prior to and following the ruling, universities were vocal in their support for illegal immigrant students.
By Maria Copeland 
Jun 19, 2020
UF to end ‘Gator Bait’ chant, mandate racism training for students
The University of Florida announced it will end the popular “Gator Bait” chant used at sporting events because of t…
By Eduardo Neret 
Jun 18, 2020
Berkeley agrees to relocate police department, use more 'social workers'
The University of California-Berkeley announced sweeping new police changes.
By Jon Street 
Jun 18, 2020
Prof supports Aunt Jemima's rebranding because syrup can 'show slavery was not that bad'
A Virginia Tech professor says the brand dehumanizes black women and “has been used to show that slavery wasn’t tha…
By Maria Copeland 
Jun 18, 2020
University of New Mexico faces calls to remove historic 'Three Peoples' mural
The University of New Mexico's "Three Peoples" mural has sparked a heated debate and the creation …
By Kyra Bowlby 
Jun 18, 2020
Student athletes demand UT scrap 'Eyes of Texas' song
Student athletes at the University of Texas made several demands of the school.
By Matthew Keyes 
Jun 18, 2020
UNLV takes down statue of ‘racist' mascot
The university said it will re-evaluate “Hey Reb,” despite an investigation conducted in 2015 which concluded that …
By Maria Copeland 
Jun 17, 2020
MAP: Colleges coast to coast give confederate monuments, historical symbols the boot
For years, colleges have also bowed to pressure to remove other historical symbols.
By Jon Street 
Jun 17, 2020
UVA changes logo over slavery tie
The University of Virginia is changing its athletic logo, which mimics the school’s architectural links to slavery.
By Ben Zeisloft  
Jun 17, 2020