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Maria Copeland
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Albion College confines students to campus with location tracking app
As Albion College prepares to bring students to campus for the upcoming semester, it will implement a variety of restrictions.
Trinity University threatens to suspend students for not social distancing
In preparation for the upcoming semester, the Dean of Students at Trinity University sent an email message detailing expectations for students’ behavi…
Revolutionary War statue doused in red paint at UVA
The monument depicting Revolutionary War-era military figure George Rogers Clark was found covered in red paint. Police are still seeking information …
Kansas State freezes tuition, but charges ‘online’ and ‘privilege’ fees
Students are petitioning for these fees to be adjusted.
Coalition aims to hold colleges accountable for 'undelivered benefits' amid shift to online learning
A number of nonprofits have joined forces to defend consumer rights at universities with a protection initiative.
Georgetown Law prof calls for end to Senate filibuster, a 'white supremacist tool'
He shared an article which argues that the filibuster, a longtime political tradition, is rooted in segregation.
Tulane cancels event about book condemning white supremacy amid student backlash
Following backlash from students, Tulane postponed the event. Students still aren’t satisfied, and are calling for the talk to be completely canceled.
Republican lawmakers to universities: Show us your foreign funding
Reps. Jim Jordan (R-Ohio), Virginia Foxx (R-NC) and James Comer (R-Ky.) submitted a letter to six universities, requesting full disclosure of foreign …
UNT faculty targeted for saying music theory isn’t white supremacist
An open letter to the Society of Music Theory is asking the organization to publicly condemn the study of music theory as white supremacist and censor…
Hong Kong university fires law prof who spearheaded pro-democracy activism
He was convicted of "public nuisance charges" last year, but was released on bail.
Academics' campaign to remove Harvard professor for tweets backfires
Members of the Linguistic Society of America (LSA) wanted a well-known Harvard professor removed from their list of “distinguished fellows.”
Vandals target piece of Berlin Wall at California college
Chapman has displayed the piece of the historic wall on campus since 1997.
English prof expresses concern over classic novel 'To Kill a Mockingbird'
A professor in the University of Pittsburgh’s Department of English commented during an interview that Harper Lee’s famous novel "To Kill a Mockingbir…
Illinois universities petition lawmakers for billions more in COVID-19 relief
Nine Illinois public universities are requesting additional emergency funding from Congress.
Sen. Tom Cotton proposes bill to defund New York Times' 1619 Project curricula
Schools are seeking to incorporate the Pulitzer Prize-winning 1619 Project into their curricula, even though the project has been debunked by some his…
Towson cuts fall sports, but not athletics fee?
However, students could still be on the hook for a $499 per semester athletics fee.
College coaches call to remove SAT and ACT test requirements
They argue that discarding the SAT and ACT will counter inequality in education.
Universities suffer more than $100k in damages amid violent weekend protests
Additionally, a famous statue at Harvard was vandalized over the weekend
Universities across America want students to read this book. We did it for you.
Addressing her fellow white people, the author explains the role of “white fragility” as the primary inhibitor of successful confrontation of racial t…
Former WVU prof admits to wire and tax fraud following official travel to China
Both his offenses were committed in conjunction with an official trip to China.
Ole Miss moves confederate statue. Students are still unsatisfied.
The University of Mississippi moved a confederate statue from the center of campus.
Journalism schools' gold standard AP Style: Capitalize 'Black' but not 'White'
Multiple news organizations have implemented the same change, and publishers of K-12 textbooks are also considering it.
POLL: Millennials, Gen Z more likely to think founding fathers are 'villains'
According to the results of a poll recently released by Fox News, respondents aged 18-30 were most likely to describe the founders of America as villa…
Universities nationwide promote mental health app to treat 'anxiety over racism'
A recent article from the service proposed that fighting racism will provide the “path to peace.”
US Attorney fired by Trump gets job at Stanford Law
Geoffrey S. Berman was fired in June amid investigations of President Donald Trump’s associates.
College Dems lead charge to 'de-charter' conservative group
The UNT College Democrats led the charge, saying that the conservative student group has “shown a pattern of racism, transphobia, and homophobia.”
Dems give Biden recommendations on student debt, college tuition
Some of their suggestions include cancelling student loan debt, tuition-free college, public service loan forgiveness, and student loan repayment.
University of Kentucky faces lawsuit over removal of mural
The University of Kentucky planned to remove a mural from a building on its campus because of its portrayal of enslaved Africans and Native Americans.
Police say Texas A&M student who found racist notes on his car put them there
A student at Texas A&M reported discovering racist messages left on his car windshield.
Trump slams online learning, echoing students' disapproval
President Trump condemned virtual learning on Twitter today and called again for schools to reopen in the fall.
Chinese professor detained after criticizing communist leadership
Local authorities have not disclosed any information about the professor or his location.
Wasp mascot may not support ‘diversity and inclusion’
Emory & Henry College announced that the school is evaluating its mascot.
Berkeley students, Johns Hopkins plot ways to keep international students in US
Reacting to the ICE ruling that looks to send international students to their home countries if they cannot attend in-person classes, universities hav…
Dems propose legislation to ban COVID-19 waivers for college athletes
Sen. Richard Blumenthal says forcing student athletes to sign these waivers is “the latest in a litany of unacceptable actions schools have taken to e…
U of Arkansas petition aims to bring down Fulbright statue
Fulbright is accused of being a segregationist and opposing Brown v. Board of Education.
UNC fined $1.5M for misreporting campus crime stats
A review found severe deficiencies in the university’s crime and safety reporting.
BU considers renaming mascot over ‘Gone With the Wind’ connection
The BU mascot currently shares the name of the male lead in “Gone With the Wind,” a recent casualty of cancel culture.
Michigan State researcher steps down after 'Twitter mob' labels him racist
The senior vice president of research and innovation at MSU was attacked on Twitter and accused of being “racist” and a “eugenicist.”
Colleges nationwide increase tuition, despite pandemic; One imposes ‘COVID-19 fee'
The University of Michigan announced a tuition increase for the 2020-2021 school year, as well as additional increased costs that include a temporary …
UT will require students receive flu shots, COVID-19 vaccines
The University of Tennessee announced that they will make flu shots and COVID-19 vaccines mandatory for students, faculty, and staff.
California college plans online fall classes, expects students to stick with on-campus housing
Many students can’t afford on-campus housing as a result of the pandemic and would prefer to save money by living at home while classes run online.
Law prof wants to scrap US Constitution's 'racist' and 'gendered' language
A professor of law at the University of Texas-Austin believes the language of the Constitution is outdated and should be changed to “reflect America’s…
School tries to accommodate Chinese students, worries about security risks from Chinese government
Franklin & Marshall College has considered offering a program for first-year students based in Shanghai who may not be able to make it on campus this …
Harvard union ratifies contract for first time ever
Harvard recently made a beginning on a contract with its graduate student union.
Fresno State faces calls to remove Gandhi statue
The university president released a statement indicating that the statue will remain.
UW-Madison says Abraham Lincoln statue will stay
The university chancellor has announced that the statue will remain standing.
Yale prof weighs 'competing risks' of coronavirus, racism
He suggested that protests aren’t the primary cause of many ignoring coronavirus risks and restrictions, but rather President Trump’s efforts to keep …
Washington and Lee profs consider dropping 'Lee' from university's name
Faculty at Washington and Lee met to discuss the school’s association with Confederate figures.
Statue at Texas A&M restored, returned to campus
Texas A&M returned a statue to the center of its campus following its vandalism.
NYU prof: 'Hundreds, if not thousands' of universities will soon be 'walking dead'
An NYU professor of marketing says the coronavirus will result in many schools closing in coming years.
Biden delegate: 'Steal' and 'burn' historic portrait in US Capitol
A delegate for the Democratic National Convention said that House Speaker Nancy Pelosi should "burn" a portrait of a former House speaker.
College removes word ‘freedom’ from ID cards after student demands citing slavery
Robert Morris University just announced that it will change its ID card design, making them “RMU ID Cards” rather than “Freedom Cards.”
Hate crime hoax: Black man responsible for 'racist' graffiti at Salisbury University
The graffiti incidents occurred in late 2019 and early 2020, and resulted in the university president canceling classes for a day.
Conservatives troll leftists wth '#CancelYale'
Conservatives spotlighted the history of Yale University’s founder amid nationwide calls to remove statues and rename buildings.
'Stunning image' shows 'toppled' George Washington statue at GWU
The example is just one of numerous vandalism occurrences around the country in recent weeks.
UGA marching band will no longer play 'Gone With the Wind' song
The new streaming service HBO Max recently removed “Gone With the Wind” from its streaming platform.
Supreme Court ruling to benefit 200,000+ DACA students
The Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration’s attempt to rescind DACA.
Prof supports Aunt Jemima's rebranding because syrup can 'show slavery was not that bad'
Quaker Foods announced recently that it would no longer continue the Aunt Jemima brand due to its racial origins. Other brands have announced similar …
UNLV takes down statue of ‘racist' mascot
UNLV has removed a statue of its “Hey Rebel” mascot from the campus.
Dartmouth College imposes 'cancel culture' on iconic, historic weather vane
Opponents said the weather vane is racist because it depicts the founder of Dartmouth College teaching a Native American.
UOregon condemns 'unacceptable' statue vandalism...but bows to perpetrator's demands
However, the university said the monuments will not return to their original spots.
This school is crowdfunding its coronavirus protection plan
In order to afford supplies for the prevention of COVID-19 at Purdue University President Mitch Daniels started a crowdfunding effort.
Texas prof says it's 'high time' for this city to change its name
Her statement comes amid nationwide efforts to remove reminders of the former confederacy, including taking down statues and changing building names.
College 'deeply sorry' for letting police use restrooms
The school is now apologizing for the action, saying it understands many members of the community felt "betrayed."
UMich challenges Trump's action to combat Chinese theft of US research
In light of Chinese attempts to access U.S. intellectual property, President Donald Trump announced increased restrictions on students and researchers…
Confederate statue vandalized amid nationwide riots
In the same city, officials are preparing to remove a statue of Robert E. Lee.
Harvard prof indicted for lying about China, pleads not guilty (UPDATED)
Charles Lieber was indicted yesterday as a follow-up to his arrest in January.
Mizzou students demand removal of 'racist' Thomas Jefferson statue
Monuments are being vandalized around the country; a bust of George Washington was reportedly a recent target at George Washington University.
Nationwide, colleges face calls to 'defund the police'
These calls come amid nationwide protests calling on entire cities to "defund the police."
Kanye West promises to pay college tuition of George Floyd's daughter
Part of the donation will pay the college tuition costs for Floyd's 6-year-old daughter.
Veteran students could be denied coronavirus aid
Veterans may not receive the relief provided by the CARES Act as a consequence of restrictions imposed by the US Department of Education that determin…
New senate legislation targets foreign theft of US research
The legislation is intended to address Chinese recruitment efforts, as well as US universities’ failure to fully or properly report foreign funding.
College Board scraps plan for online SAT after disastrous online AP exams
The College Board had planned to offer an at-home version of the SAT exam, but has chosen not to continue with those plans.
Alleged rioter faces felony after confederate monument vandalized at Ole Miss
The suspect has been identified as former UM student and Mississippi teacher Zachary Borenstein. Another UM graduate launched a fundraiser to bail him…
POLL: Young, college-educated Americans more likely to 'justify' Antifa riots
A Monmouth University poll found that college-educated, young Americans are more likely to think the actions of "protesters" are “justified."
College considers 'alt-right speech' by former Antifa member 'abhorrent'
The university has expressed distaste for the event and intentions of standing “ready to intervene” in the case of hate crime.
Professors, teachers do NOT want to go back to work this fall
Although the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has announced that students will return to campus this fall, but professors are vehemently op…
Amid historic violence, colleges criticize America as 'white supremacist' country
Universities are reaching out to their students in the wake of George Floyd’s death and subsequent riots.
Students to be welcomed back to campus by virus testing ROBOTS, teachers behind glass
Plans address challenges that include handling shared residential areas and preparing for the possibility of the virus breaking out on campus.
Harvard sued over 'subpar' online learning amid pandemic
The university’s handling of the pandemic has not satisfied students on an academic or financial level.