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A professor from The University of Akron had planned to boost his females' grades a level or two as part of a national movement to encourage female students to go [into] information sciences. A university provost stated that, although the intention may be laudable, it was unacceptable.

Professor Endeavors to Adjust Grades Based on Gender

May 22, 2018 4:14 PM

by Susan Dutca

A professor from The University of Akron had planned to boost his females' grades "a level or two" as part of a "national movement to encourage female students to go [into] information sciences." A

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A Cornell University senior presented a trial run of her senior thesis wearing nothing but her bra and panties in protest of her professor's comments about the length of the shorts she was wearing. Offended and taken aback by the comments, she further invited others to support her on the day of the presentation by stripping down to their undergarments with her during her 15-minute address.

Student Strips for Presentation in Protest of Professor’s Comments

May 15, 2018 10:39 AM

by Susan Dutca

Photo credit: Jeffrey Vinocur A Cornell University senior presented a trial run of her senior thesis wearing nothing but her bra and panties in protest of her professor's comments about the length

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The University of Florida is issuing apologies for the way some black students were handled during a recent commencement ceremony. While doing some short dances or jumps on stage upon receiving their diplomas, some say that a white usher was inappropriately aggressive when rushing the graduates across the stage, suggesting that he was motivated by race because the students were black.

University Usher Gets Physical With Grads

May 8, 2018 10:31 AM

by Susan Dutca

Photo credit: Miami Herald The University of Florida is issuing apologies for the way some black students were handled during a recent commencement ceremony. While doing some short dances or

An Emory University philosophy professor is being met with white racist vitriol following the publication of his op-ed titled, Dear White America. His letter of love, which called on readers to accept the truth of what it means to be white in a society created for white people, made him, what he calls, a target of racist hatred.

Black Professor Flooded with Threatening Letters, Calls and Emails

May 1, 2018 1:28 PM

by Susan Dutca

An Emory University philosophy professor is being met with "white racist vitriol" following the publication of his op-ed titled, "Dear White America." His "letter of love", which called on readers to

A Fresno State University professor who spoke ill of the dead on Twitter by calling the late Barbara Bush a generous and smart amazing racist, was applauded at a weekend literary festival. A petition to fire the professor has also gained over 10,000 signatures and calls upon the university to terminate her employment following her inflammatory comments.

Professor Celebrates Death of First Lady, Taunts Detractors on Twitter

April 24, 2018 11:43 AM

by Susan Dutca

A Fresno State University professor who "spoke ill of the dead on Twitter" by calling the late Barbara Bush a "generous and smart amazing racist," was applauded at a weekend literary festival. A

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A gun-toting Tennessee college senior showed her support for President Trump and guns while holding her shirt up to reveal her handgun in her graduation photos to show who [she is] as a person. The photo, which went viral on Twitter, gained both positive and negative feedback - some of which claimed she was brandishing a firearm for a photo shoot or showing it off to try and look cool.

Gun-Toting College Girl Faces Backlash for Grad Photo

April 10, 2018 11:05 AM

by Susan Dutca

Photo obtained by ABC News. A gun-toting Tennessee college senior showed her support for President Trump and guns while holding her shirt up to reveal her handgun in her graduation photos to

A former University of Central Florida football player who lost his athletic scholarship for his YouTube antics is now suing the university for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. In its defense, the university claims he violated NCAA rules on players not making money from their likeness and reputation.

College Student Loses Scholarship, Sues School

March 20, 2018 2:46 PM

by Susan Dutca

A former University of Central Florida football player who lost his athletic scholarship for his "YouTube antics" is now suing the university for allegedly violating his constitutional rights. In its

A new Stanford Student group, the Stanford Students Against Addictive Devices (SSAD) led a student-protest over the weekend asking Apple for help in getting its users to put their phones down. Led by computer science majors, the group wants to bring awareness to the public health issue which, research shows, can have serious implications for people's mental and physical health.

Stanford Students Call on Apple to Combat Phone Addiction

March 6, 2018 1:56 PM

by Susan Dutca

A new Stanford Student group, the Stanford Students Against Addictive Devices (SSAD) led a student-protest over the weekend asking Apple for help in getting its users to put their phones down. Led by

A student-led initiative to remove a course on the filmmaker Woody Allen was rejected by the UC San Diego Academic Senate. Despite gaining over 22,000 signatures in protest over the allegations that Allen sexually abused his daughter Dylan Farrow and concerns about his treatment of women and girls in art and in life, the Senate supports the right to the continued teaching of this course now and in the future.

College Decides to Keep Class on Famous Controversial Director

February 27, 2018 3:13 PM

by Susan Dutca

A student-led initiative to remove a course on the filmmaker Woody Allen was rejected by the UC San Diego Academic Senate. Despite gaining over 22,000 signatures in protest over the allegations that

A controversial immigration debate was canceled this week by a student group at The University of Chicago - a university which prides itself on protecting free speech, even offensive speech. The Edmund Burke Society, a conservative parliamentary debating society, canceled the debate, claiming it could not assure an orderly event, particularly following the uproar over how the group had described the event.

Student Group Cancels Controversial Debate at University of Chicago

February 6, 2018 12:49 PM

by Susan Dutca

A controversial immigration debate was canceled this week by a student group at The University of Chicago - a university which "prides itself on protecting free speech, even offensive speech." The

News Articles About College Life

Professor Endeavors to Adjust Grades Based on Gender

Student Strips for Presentation in Protest of Professor’s Comments

University Usher Gets Physical With Grads

Black Professor Flooded with Threatening Letters, Calls and Emails

Professor Celebrates Death of First Lady, Taunts Detractors on Twitter

Gun-Toting College Girl Faces Backlash for Grad Photo

College Student Loses Scholarship, Sues School

Stanford Students Call on Apple to Combat Phone Addiction

College Decides to Keep Class on Famous Controversial Director

Student Group Cancels Controversial Debate at University of Chicago

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