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Five of the fifteen students who were suspended from Syracuse University for up to two years after they appeared in an extremely racist and offensive video have turned around to sue the university, claiming that the videos were private and taken out of context. A free-speech advocacy group, FIRE, is supporting the Theta Tau fraternity members against the kitchen-sink discipline.

University Suspends 15 Fraternity Members over Discriminatory, Sexual Videos

June 12, 2018 11:51 AM

by Susan Dutca

Five of the fifteen students who were suspended from Syracuse University for up to two years after they appeared in an "extremely racist" and "offensive" video have turned around to sue the

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

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

A New Jersey community college professor allegedly shouted obscenities at a politically-conservative student during a sociology lecture on sexual harassment, which has ignited complaints about the college being a liberal atmosphere where alternative political viewpoints are not tolerated. According to other students, this incident was one of the many disagreements that took place over the course of the semester.

Profane Professor Recorded Berating Student, Dropping F-Bomb

April 17, 2018 2:24 PM

by Susan Dutca

A New Jersey community college professor allegedly shouted obscenities at a politically-conservative student during a sociology lecture on sexual harassment, which has ignited complaints about the

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 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 professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz believed she was unstalkable up until a student of hers began sending messages that were at first flirtatious and ultimately turned to threats of rape and murder. Much of the #MeToo conversation in higher education revolves around educators who harass or target students; but some educators themselves actually become vulnerable to harassment by their own students and remain silent out of a sense of guilt, embarrassment, and often the fear of losing their jobs.

Student Sends Flirtatious, Then Menacing Emails to Professor

April 3, 2018 1:10 PM

by Susan Dutca

A professor at the University of California at Santa Cruz believed she was "unstalkable" up until a student of hers began sending messages that were at first flirtatious and ultimately turned to

News Articles About College Students

University Suspends 15 Fraternity Members over Discriminatory, Sexual Videos

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

Black Professor Flooded with Threatening Letters, Calls and Emails

Professor Celebrates Death of First Lady, Taunts Detractors on Twitter

Profane Professor Recorded Berating Student, Dropping F-Bomb

Gun-Toting College Girl Faces Backlash for Grad Photo

Student Sends Flirtatious, Then Menacing Emails to Professor

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