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Robert Schmad '23
Senior Georgia Campus Correspondent

About Robert

Robert Schmad is a Senior Georgia Campus Correspondent with Campus Reform. He is a junior at Emory University studying political science and statistics. Robert chairs his college’s chapter of the College Republicans and serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Emory Whig. Last summer Robert worked with the Washington Examiner, serving as a commentary intern.

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Virginia Foxx retakes chairmanship of Committee on Education, setting stage for clash with Biden admin

Representative Virginia Foxx, staunch critic of federal involvement in public education, has won back her chairmans…

Jan 13, 2023

Policy expert suggests strategies to combat ‘campus wokeness’

Frederick M. Hess with the American Enterprise Institute said that ‘campus wokeness’ includes ‘intimidated students…

Jan 10, 2023

'Anyone who takes my class automatically gets an A,' former university lecturer states

'The only thing that’s required is attendance, and I have weeks of excused absences built in, so that if people are…

Dec 14, 2022

Chinese students at American universities protest China’s ‘zero COVID’ policy

Chinese students at MIT, NYU, and GWU recently launched campaigns protesting the Chinese government’s extreme COVID…

Dec 12, 2022

Duke publishes book on ‘Faggotology’

The author defines 'faggotology' as 'the erotic in the divine as found in the disreputable and the excessive' and '…

Dec 8, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Liberty activists defeat pepper spray ban at UHart

West Hartford, Connecticut, where the university is located, 'has a crime rate that is higher than 90% of the state…

Dec 5, 2022

Union agreement stops strike, keeping 77,000 students in class amid 'learning loss'

The Cook County College Teachers Union avoided a strike that would have impacted 77,000 students.

Nov 4, 2022

Judge tosses Christian school's attempt to block state investigation

A federal judge ruled Seattle Pacific University lacks standing to sue Attorney General Bob Ferguson.

Nov 3, 2022

OPINION: I benefit from affirmative action, but it needs to end

Recently, my university’s president penned an opinion piece arguing that if Emory were forced to drop its affirmati…

Nov 2, 2022

Pennsylvania college nags students over Halloween costumes

The University of Pittsburgh advertised guides that instruct students to avoid 'offensive or inappropriate' Hallowe…

Oct 31, 2022

UPDATE: Another university cut ties with conservative professor after student backlash

Simmons University reportedly terminated a professor's contract after students learned of his conservative opinions…

Oct 13, 2022

After facing legal pressure to make segregated orientation event open to all, UCSD only sends registration forms to ‘Latinx’ students

The University of California, San Diego (UCSD) emailed registration forms for an orientation event exclusively to “…

Sep 30, 2022

College professor links White people, Christians to fascism

A San Diego Mesa College professor allegedly labeled “White” people, “Christian[s],” and “heterosexual[s]” as “fasc…

Sep 23, 2022

Christian university lets students register their preferred pronouns

Emory University, a Methodist college in Atlanta, is now allowing students to enter their preferred pronouns on the…

Jul 26, 2022

This is how LGBTQ inclusivity rankings work

Campus Pride Index, previously covered by Campus Reform, evaluates colleges and universities for 'LGBTQ-friendly le…

Jul 8, 2022

Department of Education misappropriated $73 million in COVID payments, report finds

As part of its COVID-19 relief efforts, the Department of Education incorrectly distributed grants for 24 universit…

Jun 22, 2022

EXCLUSIVE: Methodist university displays student drag queen's photo of himself as 'gay' Jesus

The photo was a self-portrait by Emory graduate Tommy Greenler, who in the accompanying text raised speculations ab…

Jun 7, 2022

Leftist hiring practices are hurting public universities, scholar argues

Heartland Institute Policy Advisor David Randall accused Oklahoma's public universities higher education of discrim…

May 23, 2022

New 'White Student Accountability Group' is part of a nationwide trend

The group held its first meeting on Apr. 26 via Zoom and was open to social work students.

May 13, 2022

Professor loses teaching position after explaining the philosophical concept of using a racial slur

A professor at San Diego State University has been partially relieved of his teaching duties after saying racial sl…

May 4, 2022

'Latine' is the new 'gender-neutral' term out to replace 'Latinx'

In response to complaints that 'Latinx' is culturally insensitive, 'gender non-binary and feminist' activists have …

May 2, 2022

Democratic politicians, liberal activists get graduation speaking gigs

Several 2022 commencement speakers are Democratic politicians or progressive activists.

Apr 18, 2022

Dozens of universities host segregated graduation ceremonies based on 'identities'

More than three dozen colleges and universities are hosting 2022 graduation events based on race, gender, or sexual…

Apr 14, 2022

Obama's DHS secretary cancels graduation speech after students criticize administration's 'inhumane detention facilities' along Mexico border

Jeh Johnson, who served as the Secretary of Homeland Security from 2013 to 2017 during the second Obama administrat…

Apr 11, 2022

University will 'guarantee admission' to students based on race

California State University San Marcos' new initiative promises admission to Black students affiliated with specifi…

Mar 16, 2022

'Shame on LMU': Students react to tampons in men's restroom at Catholic university

A Catholic university recently began distributing tampons in men's restrooms.

Mar 12, 2022

Nikole Hannah-Jones brags about tricking audience into thinking MLK quotes were her words

Nikole Hannah-Jones, creator of the 1619 Project, was booked to give a speech on MLK day at a prestigious social cl…

Jan 20, 2022

Colleges are using MLK Day to push CRT & Dems' voting legislation

A number of colleges are hosting multi-day long celebrations of Martin Luther King Jr.’s life.

Jan 14, 2022

OPINION: 2022 college rankings reflect anti-conservative bias in higher ed

It is possible that, when doing peer assessments, liberal academics may be inclined to rate liberal institutions hi…

Jan 2, 2022

Professor says John Madden built a 'digital plantation' only hours after coach's death

A history professor at Dallas College wrote critical social media posts about football icon John Madden hours after…

Dec 29, 2021

More than 4 out of 5 women’s colleges let biological men attend

Women’s colleges, a substantial portion of which are affiliated with Christian churches, now allow transgender and …

Dec 22, 2021

Frat house cannot hang its own Christmas wreath, university insists

A fraternity landed in trouble with Emory University for decorating its house with a wreath and garland.

Dec 16, 2021

WATCH: Students at Catholic university protest pro-life speaker

Nearly 100 students at the University of San Diego, a Catholic institution, turned out to protest a pro-life speake…

Dec 14, 2021

Conservative club hit with violation for criticizing Chinese government

Emerson's TPUSA chapter was found to have engaged in discriminatory behavior towards Asian students for giving out …

Dec 9, 2021

Emerson promotes professor who doubts that Black and White women can be 'true friends'

A creative writing professor at Emerson College who has produced work critical of White people is being appointed t…

Dec 1, 2021

Students stage drag show in university affiliated church

Emory Pride hosted its annual drag show in a university affiliated Methodist church.

Nov 17, 2021

UNC Board of Trustees votes to maintain racial discrimination in admissions

Marty Kotis, a trustee at the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill, introduced a measure last month that would …

Nov 16, 2021

ANALYSIS: Critical Race Theorist Nikole Hannah-Jones should not be headlining an MLK event

Northwestern University is bringing Nikole Hannah-Jones to campus for their annual commemoration of Martin Luther K…

Nov 16, 2021

Google is racist, according to UMN research guide

University of Minnesota hosts a guide on its website for 'Conducting research through an anti-racism lens.'

Nov 10, 2021

Middlebury hires counseling director who claims 'whiteness' is the cause of 'psychic suffering'

A liberal arts college in Vermont is hiring a psychologist that blames “whiteness”, among other things, for mental …

Oct 22, 2021

University suspends TPUSA club for criticizing Chinese Communist Party

The stickers feature a popular video game character/meme accompanied by text that reads 'CHINA KINDA SUS.'

Oct 5, 2021

'Engage in fruitful digression': Professor wants her students to 'question — or queer — everything'

A student and professor who had previously taught classes together are now collaborating to examine how queerness c…

Oct 4, 2021

Student petition supports Fresno State's potential return to full virtual teaching

Due to an increase in COVID-19 incidence, Cal State Fresno may return to remote learning after the Thanksgiving bre…

Sep 21, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: Emory newspaper edits 20-year-old article written by Biden nominee

The student newspaper at Emory University edited a quote out of a re-published 9/11 article because it may be 'har…

Sep 15, 2021

EXCLUSIVE: College textbook blames COVID deaths on Americans who oppose lockdowns

Reading material assigned at a North Carolina community college takes a hard stance in favor of COVID-19 restrictio…

Sep 8, 2021

University promotes material advising parents to facilitate gender transition despite child's 'uncertainty'

A prestigious New York college has a webpage dedicated to providing resources to parents with transgender children.

Sep 7, 2021

Christian university commissions pro-LGBTQ, pro-Democratic murals for dormitory

A Christian college in Georgia commissioned murals that feature gay activists and Democratic politicians.

Aug 30, 2021

ANALYSIS: Evidence disputes professor's tips to eliminate grades, attendance, deadlines

A professor at Central Michigan University is suggesting a number of policies for his fellow educators to include i…

Aug 26, 2021

REPORT: Documents reveal UPitt may have used organs from live fetuses

A number of doctors and other experts have reviewed documents recently obtained by Judicial Watch and come to the c…

Aug 16, 2021

Montclair disbands 'Bias Education Response Taskforce' in free speech lawsuit settlement

The Alliance Defending Freedom sued Montclair on behalf of the university's YAL chapter.

Aug 15, 2021

USA governed by international law? Yale prof explains his proposed constitutional amendment.

'Campus Reform' interviewed a Yale professor who recently advocated for enshrining international law into the Const…

Aug 12, 2021

Uncertainty remains over USF's lowered performance benchmarks

Prior to resigning for health reasons, President Steve Currall lowered the university’s performance targets.

Aug 10, 2021

Emory workshop promotes abortion advocacy

Emory University, which is affiliated with the Methodist Church, is hosting a series of lectures aimed at educating…

Aug 5, 2021

Academics say fear of pit bulls is linked to… racism?

A number of academics are calling restrictions on pit bull ownership, and the general view that pit bulls are dange…

Jul 26, 2021

Art prof claims enforcing rules at public schools is racist

An art professor at a public university recently published a paper where he recounts the racism he perceived during…

Jul 15, 2021

UT Austin prof says Critical Race Theory is ‘much needed’ in schools

Kevin Cokley wrote an article for 'USA Today' defending CRT and criticizing Texas state legislation banning it in …

Jul 8, 2021

Jesuit higher-ed association proposes anti-racism Examen that says White people are 'fearful,' should be 'uncomfortable'

The AJCU is proposing that Jesuit colleges hold religious exercises to advance anti-racism on their campuses.

Jun 24, 2021

Georgia students protest Sonny Perdue's candidacy for statewide higher-ed leadership role

Georgia students and faculty are actively resisting former Georgia Governor Sonny Perdue, a Republican, from being …

Jun 17, 2021

US Navy forks over $300k to Alabama State cybersecurity diversity program

The Office of Naval Research gave Alabama State University $300,000 to 'help increase diversity' in the cybersecuri…

Jun 15, 2021

Emory Professor: The Second Amendment 'was designed' to keep 'African Americans powerless and vulnerable'

Emory professor Carol Anderson has new book in which she argues the Second Amendment is a product of racial hatred…

Jun 11, 2021

Brandeis Dean: ‘ALL WHITE PEOPLE ARE RACIST’

An assistant dean at Brandeis University made the comments on Instagram, stating that 'I hate whiteness.'

May 29, 2021

Fauci to virtually address in-person commencement ceremonies

Emory University is moving forward with plans to have its spring graduation ceremony in person, however has opted t…

Apr 30, 2021

Christian university says Equality Act could threaten its accreditation, asks community to take action

A Christian university is issuing a call to action to its community against the proposed Equality Act.

Apr 7, 2021

University senate deems US racist and oppressive. Prof who fled Communist country responds forcefully.

Michigan Tech’s university senate, which is composed of faculty and professional staff, recently passed a resolutio…

Mar 31, 2021

Prof claims he was threatened with Title IX investigation, pushed out over transgender comments

Pacific University professor Ken Paxton says an administrator pressured him to step down by threatening him with a …

Mar 23, 2021

Emory Young Dems want conservative alumnus canceled. The reason is a head scratcher.

The Emory University Young Democrats are pressuring the university to remove a dornor's name from a university buil…

Feb 24, 2021

UConn student body president accused of white supremacy after opposing effort to defund the police

President of the University of Connecticut's student government, Mike Hernandez, is facing condemnation from other …

Feb 21, 2021

College caves to students' demands for 'reparations fund,' help for illegal immigrants

In response to emails regarding a police shooting in Philadelphia, students and faculty at Bryn Mawr College parti…

Jan 15, 2021

Virginia Tech. prof says phrase 'American people' is racist, so is beer

Professor David Brunsma claimed that the history of beer in the United States and its contemporary culture are tied…

Oct 27, 2020

College asks staff to submit ‘anti-racist’ goals

This is just the latest in a series of actions taken by the college to advance their goal of fighting “racial inequ…

Oct 17, 2020

Leftist academics slam Bob Woodward over newly revealed info from book

Bob Woodward’s reporting for his new book, “Rage” has drawn the ire of many liberal professors and academics.

Sep 29, 2020

Colleges nationwide enforce strict COVID policies, except during Black Lives Matter protests

University health guidelines universally stress the need to maintain social distance, though student protesters can…

Sep 23, 2020

As crime soars, UChicago students call to disband campus police

Dozens of students from the University of Chicago began a multi-day protesting campaign on demanding, among other t…

Sep 18, 2020

Emory student gov pledges to match $10,000 in donations for progressive causes

SGA has also committed to using the remaining funds from the 2019-2020 academic year to buy books for students off …

Sep 14, 2020

Students at Emory business orientation asked to put race next to Zoom names

The event, hosted by Emory’s Goizueta Business School, included a performance by a progressive theater group and op…

Sep 14, 2020

College promptly removes Blue Lives Matter face masks from bookstore after some say it's 'offensive'

Muhlenberg College removed the "thin blue line" face mask from its bookstore after the school's Office of Multicult…

Sep 2, 2020

Prof punished for saying n-word in academic context sues for libel, racial discrimination

In 2018, law professor Paul Zwier was suspended and subjected to criticism in university-wide emails for using the …

Aug 31, 2020

Petitions to reduce tuition for online learning gain traction nationally

Universities such as Duke and the Catholic University of America have responded by freezing or reducing their tuiti…

Aug 11, 2020

Prof: 'The Constitution is racist'

North Central College professor Adam Kotsko put out a series of controversial tweets attacking the Constitution and…

Aug 10, 2020

Portland Black Studies prof: BLM movement has been 'hijacked'

She worries that the message of the BLM movement is being lost as a result of how activists are acting.

Aug 10, 2020

Tulane threatens students with 'expulsion' for large gatherings; protests OK because they 'wore masks'

In the email, the dean claimed that anyone who hosted an event exceeding the university’s limit “will face suspensi…

Jul 25, 2020

UT-Austin faces lawsuit for allegedly discriminating against white students

Students for Fair Admissions is suing the University of Texas at Austin over what it believes is an unconstitutiona…

Jul 23, 2020

Colleges and universities join Facebook ad boycott to combat 'hate'

The boycott, organized by activist and advocacy groups, targets Facebook for allegations of tolerating hate speech …

Jul 21, 2020

Texas college considers scrapping Rangers mascot

Pressure from student groups has prompted the administration of San Antonio College to consider replacing its nearl…

Jun 29, 2020

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