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School board may reject bill to deny public education to undocumented students
Knox County considers rejecting state bill that would challenge Supreme Court protections for undocumented students…
By Jared Harris 
Dec 3, 2025
Vanderbilt in ongoing talks with Trump admin over Higher Ed Compact, no longer under deadline
Originally included in a group of elite schools invited to respond to the Compact for Academic Excellence in Higher…
By Jared Harris 
Nov 21, 2025
Deadline for Trump's Compact for Academic Excellence approaching fast, only two universities left undecided
With only days left before the deadline on the Trump administration's offer to universities, two institutions have …
By Jared Harris 
Nov 17, 2025
Vanderbilt students and faculty protest Trump's Higher Ed Compact
Over 300 people participated in a protest on Vanderbilt’s campus against the Trump administration’s Compact for Aca…
By Austin Browne  '24
Nov 10, 2025
UT Chattanooga students protest DEI reforms, demand repeal of state law
Student groups at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga marched on Monday to protest conservative reforms targ…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 29, 2025
Vanderbilt suggests interest in continuing discussions on Trump's higher education reform compact
The chancellor of Vanderbilt University indicated that the institution looks forward to continuing discussions, des…
By Will Biagini  
Oct 21, 2025
Vanderbilt student and faculty groups urge university not to sign Trump Admin’s Higher Ed Compact
The Vanderbilt Graduate Workers United, Vanderbilt Student Government, and Faculty Senate all released statements u…
By Michael Duke '26
Oct 20, 2025
After rejecting a TPUSA chapter, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reverses course
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga reverses its decision and approves a Turning Point USA chapter it had in…
By Jacob Beckwith '26
Oct 16, 2025
Second East Tennessee State prof retires following Charlie Kirk controversy
Two ETSU professors have retired after facing backlash for Charlie Kirk comments on social media.
By Claire  Harrington '25
Oct 7, 2025
Conservative debating group escorted off campus at Tennessee State University
The group known as “Fearless Debates” was removed from Tennessee State University’s campus after students on the ca…
By Michael Duke '26
Sep 28, 2025
'The world is better off without him in it': UT Knoxville might fire professor who mocked Kirk murder
A University of Tennessee anthropology professor, Tamar Shirinian, sparked outrage by posting on social media that …
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Sep 18, 2025
EXCLUSIVE: MTSU College Democrats appear to say 'There is no reason to feel sorry' for murdered Charlie Kirk
Leaked messages appear to expose MTSU College Democrats’ private mockery versus public condemnation of Kirk’s murde…
By Alessia Degraeve 
Sep 11, 2025
University of Memphis shutters DEI offices following state law
The University of Memphis has begun dismantling its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs in compliance w…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Aug 28, 2025
Vanderbilt vice provost says DEI work continues ‘even if we don’t label it’
A Vanderbilt University administrator was caught on video admitting the school continues advancing Diversity, Equit…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jul 28, 2025
MTSU shutters DEI offices to comply with state, federal mandates
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) in Murfreesboro has announced that it will cut down on its Diversity, Equi…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jul 28, 2025
Senator warns Vanderbilt and two other universities: End all DEI programs, comply with Trump EO
Senator Marsha Blackburn is accusing Tennessee universities of concealing DEI programs, shielding illegal immigrant…
By Campus Reform 
Jul 25, 2025
Southern states lead post-COVID rebound in reading, math scores
Southern states have emerged as unexpected leaders in math and reading scores in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic,…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jul 24, 2025
Rep. Ogles calls on Ed Dept to investigate Christian college over 'clever scheme' to keep DEI alive
Representative Andy Ogles requested an investigation after leaked video allegedly showed a university official disc…
By Campus Reform 
Jul 18, 2025
UT Knoxville ends deal after Congress flags China-linked scholarship program
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville is severing ties with the China Scholarship Council, ending an agreement f…
By Campus Reform 
Jul 17, 2025
UT protesters indicted for anti-Israel encampment, defense blames 'Trump era'
University of Tennessee anti-Israel protestors arrested following a 2024 demonstration have been indicted by a gran…
By Michael Duke '26
Jul 7, 2025
Middle Tennessee State to dismantle DEI programs under state, federal orders
Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) will eliminate its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, Presid…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jun 18, 2025
Vanderbilt Divinity School cohort blends religion and public policy to advance 'Queer Liberation'
Vanderbilt University’s Divinity School sponsors a program throughout the academic year that promotes 'Queer Libera…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 3, 2025
Department of Education opens Title VI investigation into Vanderbilt University: EXCLUSIVE
The Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights opened a Title VI investigation into Vanderbilt University ov…
By Adam Sabes 
Mar 18, 2025
Campus Reform's Anti-DEI Legislation Tracker
22 states have passed anti-DEI legislation as of September 2025.
By Emily Sturge  
Mar 4, 2025
University of Tennessee, Knoxville has furry club providing space for members with different 'fursonas'
'I want people to know who are furries to know that they can share their ideas with other furries in a safe environ…
By Nick  Suttle  '28
Feb 5, 2025
TN House Republicans pen letter to NCAA opposing 'devastating consequences' of men in women's sports
The Tennessee House of Representatives recently sent an open letter to NCAA President Charlie Baker condemning the …
By Benjamin Brown '26
Jan 29, 2025
HATE CRIME HOAX: Post-election racist messages at Rhodes College prove to be fake
‘The investigation into the hate crime that occurred recently on our campus has ended with the identification of th…
By Elad Vaida 
Dec 20, 2024
2024: 5 crazy exclusive videos
In 2024, Campus Reform obtained a number of videos — some outrageous, others just odd — capturing the peculiarities…
By Campus Reform 
Dec 20, 2024
2024: 5 wacky college courses
Students across the country in 2024 took several wacky courses, including 'queer science.'
By Campus Reform 
Dec 18, 2024
ETSU president resists Congressional pressure, maintains controversial art exhibit depicting Mike Johnson as a Nazi with new 'waiver' requirement for viewing: EXCLUSIVE
East Tennessee State University President refuses to remove art exhibit including swastikas, KKK members, Donald Tr…
By Emma Arns '26
Dec 2, 2024
ETSU president calls anti-Christian art display with swastika and Speaker Mike Johnson imagery 'abhorrent,' but doesn't promise its removal
East Tennessee State University Fletcher Exhibit garnered political attention from local Congressmen who call for t…
By Emma Arns '26
Nov 25, 2024
East Tennessee State University art exhibit displays Nazi swastikas morphing into Christian crosses, features House Speaker Mike Johnson
An ETSU student told Campus Reform that he finds the exhibit artworks ‘disturbing’ and promotion of hate.
By Emma Arns '26
Nov 22, 2024
Vanderbilt LGBTQ group protests Ben Shapiro’s appearance, calls rhetoric 'reprehensible' and 'dangerous'
Vanderbilt's LGBTQ student group, the Vanderbilt Lambda Association, criticized the recent appearance of conservati…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Nov 14, 2024
Leftist ‘pirate’ disrupts pro-life display at University of Tennessee, Knoxville: VIDEO
The ‘pirate’ played loud music and blocked the pro-life display with a tarp before university officials told him to…
By Emma Arns '26
Nov 7, 2024
‘EXTREMELY WORRIED’: Vanderbilt chancellor warns against ‘politicization of scholarly associations’ following AAUP's endorsing academic boycotts
The chancellor said that ‘we have to be extremely worried that standards of scholarly excellence are being undermin…
By Elad Vaida 
Oct 30, 2024
'DEFEND BASIC TRUTHS': Riley Gaines campus tour continues
Riley Gaines is visiting campuses nationwide to champion the rights of female athletes.
By Campus Reform 
Oct 23, 2024
Vanderbilt holds anti-racism training for dermatology residents
On Sept. 26 and 27, dermatology residents at the Vanderbilt University Medical Center completed the 'Curriculum for…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Oct 3, 2024
'SHAME RITUAL': University of Tennessee business course requires ‘implicit bias’ testing
‘Implicit bias testing is nothing more than a shame ritual designed to make us feel bad,’ one student said.
By Emma Arns '26
Sep 30, 2024
Expelled Vanderbilt anti-Israel protester who previously met with Kamala Harris now faces possible yearlong jail sentence
​An anti-Israel protester at Vanderbilt University faces almost a year in jail after he participated in a sit-in de…
By Adam Sabes 
Aug 26, 2024
Tennessee law enhancing self-defense on campus goes into effect
The Laken Riley Act of 2024, effective July 1, allows students and others at state colleges and universities to car…
By Macy Gunnell '26
Jul 16, 2024
Vanderbilt student govt condemns Israel's 'genocide' in statement
On June 3, the Vanderbilt Student Government published a letter on its Instagram account that accused the Israeli g…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 27, 2024
UT Knoxville unveils intersectional Taylor Swift course for fall
A public university in Knoxville, Tennessee recently unveiled a new Taylor Swift-centered course, focused on explor…
By Emma Arns '26
Jun 10, 2024
‘MINDLESS IGNORANCE’: University of Tennessee students launch protest, shout anti-Israel slogans: VIDEO
The pro-divestment protest saw demonstrators gather at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, to express their opp…
By Emma Arns '26
May 23, 2024
Vanderbilt University suspends, expels students who occupied chancellor's office during pro-Palestinian protest
Vanderbilt University has suspended and expelled several students who occupied the chancellor's office building to …
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 8, 2024
Vanderbilt chancellor says BDS protesters 'transgressed' free speech limits by forcefully occupying campus building: VIDEO
​​The chancellor of Vanderbilt University said that protesters supporting the Boycott, Divest, and Sanction movemen…
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 3, 2024
Three Vanderbilt students charged with assault after shoving officer, forcing way into building for sit-in: WATCH
​Three Vanderbilt University students were charged with assault after pushing a Community Services officer as they …
By Adam Sabes 
Mar 27, 2024
Belmont denies membership to 'partisan' new TPUSA chapter, despite having other political groups
Belmont University in Nashville, Tennessee has rejected an application for a new campus chapter of Turning Point US…
By Austin Browne  '24
Jan 31, 2024
Presbyterian college cancels 'BDSM 101' event led by pro-LGBT chaplain
On Nov. 10, Rhodes College canceled a 'BDSM 101' workshop event that its chaplain planned for students to attend on…
By Emma Arns '26
Dec 18, 2023
EXCLUSIVE AUDIO: Tennessee students trained to obtain unauthorized pills from India for illegal 'self-managed' abortions
Those who follow this advice were told to 'keep their mouth absolutely, completely shut' to avoid potential crimina…
By Emma Arns '26
Oct 27, 2023
Vanderbilt 'wokescientist' defends 'any means necessary' from Hamas
The clinical fellow behind the post describes herself as, among other things, a 'nonbinary' 'meme creator' who want…
By Marya Ruth  Dunning '25
Oct 20, 2023