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Howard University Sees Yet Another Credit Rating Slash

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Posted by    Saturday, June 6, 2015 at 3:30pm

For the third time in three years, Howard University’s credit rating has been cut.

The Washington Post reports:

Howard University’s credit rating cut for third time in three years

Moody’s Investors Service cut Howard University’s credit rating Friday for the third time in three years, reflecting continuing financial struggles at one of the nation’s...

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Prof at Texas Women’s U.: Campus Carry Will Force Scholars to Give ‘A’s

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Posted by    Friday, June 5, 2015 at 6:30pm

If you were looking for the dumbest reason to oppose campus carry, look no further.

Jennifer Kabbany writes at the College Fix:

Prof: Campus Carry Would Force Scholars to Give A Grades So They Don’t Get Shot

essica Smartt Gullion, an assistant professor of sociology at Texas Woman’s University, is actually arguing that scholars...

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Are Academics Using a ‘Journolist’ to Teach Ferguson?

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Posted by    Friday, June 5, 2015 at 3:30pm

Professors, teachers, and government employees appear to be working together, coordinating the best ways to teach “Ferguson.”

Peter Hasson of Campus Reform has the disturbing report:

Uncovered: How academics are teaching Ferguson, Baltimore with a Google Doc

llege professors, high school teachers, a Department of Defense employee, education consultants for the Library of...

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Trauma Center Protesters at University of Chicago Arrested

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Posted by    Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 6:30pm

9 protesters were arrested at the University of Chicago Wednesday after barricading themselves inside an administration building, preventing use of elevators.

The Chicago Sun Times reports:

Trauma center protesters arrested at University of Chicago

Nine protesters were arrested at the University of Chicago Wednesday, after they barricaded themselves inside an administration building vestibule and...

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After Vote, Barnard College Will Admit Transgendered Women

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Posted by    Thursday, June 4, 2015 at 3:30pm

Aleister wrote last week that Barnard College was considering a vote that would determine whether or not transgendered women would be admitted.

Today, they announced their decision.

The Huffington Post reports an AP Wire story:

Barnard College Votes To Admit Transgender Women

NEW YORK (AP) — Barnard College has decided to admit transgender...

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Group of 55 Scholars Speak Out Against A.P. History Changes

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Posted by    Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 6:30pm

The College Board has a new opponent in their fight to whitewash American history — a large group of distinguished scholars.

Stanley Kurtz writes at National Review:

55 Scholars Protest AP U.S. History Changes

Defenders of the College Board’s controversial new AP U.S. History (APUSH) framework like to paint their opponents as ignorant chauvinists...

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Group of 133 British Universities Rejects Israel Boycott

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Posted by    Wednesday, June 3, 2015 at 3:30pm

The Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions (BDS) movement was soundly swatted back by British universities. Citing “free exchange of ideas,” a UK university umbrella group is working to distance itself from the student union.

Stuart Winer writes for The Times of Israel:

Israel boycott rejected by British university umbrella group

An umbrella group representing Britain’s universities...

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Can a Puerto Rican Med School Help Fix the Hispanic Physician Shortage?

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Posted by    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 6:30pm

This is an interesting phenomena.

Ashley A. Smith writes for Inside Higher Ed:

Pipeline for Hispanic Doctors

There’s a crisis underway in American hospitals and clinics — the country faces a massive shortage of physicians as the population increases and grows older.

That crisis exists while the Hispanic and Latino population continues to grow,...

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Saint Louis University Moves Statue of Priest Praying After Complaints

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Posted by    Tuesday, June 2, 2015 at 3:30pm

Lazy “journalism” is to thank for this story and the likelihood we’ll see many more “controversial statue” stories in the near future.

As the internet goes, one person tweets a picture of a “mansplaining” statue located on a small Texas university campus. One blog pics up the tweet, other blogs reblog,...

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Texas Student Sues Alleging College Banned Her Pro-Campus Carry Sign

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 6:30pm

With the help of FIRE, a Texas student attending Blinn College is suing the junior college. The complaint will bring campus free speech zones into question.

Fox News reports:

Texas student sues after college bans gun rights sign

A Texas college student filed suit against her school this week,...

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Vince Vaughn Likes the Idea of Guns in Schools

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Posted by    Monday, June 1, 2015 at 3:30pm

Vince Vaughn waded into political waters once again in a recent interview with GQ. An oft times vocal libertarian, Vaughn seldom shies away from explaining his political opinions when asked.

Mediate has the story:

Vince Vaughn: ‘Of Course’ Guns Should Be in Schools

Noted Hollywood conservative Vince Vaughn spoke at length about his political...

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No More Smokes Allowed Anywhere at University of New Haven

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Posted by    Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 5:00pm

University of New Haven will be a completely smoke-free campus.

The Washington Times reports:

University of New Haven to ban tobacco products campus-wide

NEW HAVEN, Conn. (AP) – The University of New Haven is kicking off a campus-wide ban on all tobacco products with a celebration on Monday.

As of June 1 the university is...

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Christian University in British Columbia Taking Religious Liberty Case to Court

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Posted by    Sunday, May 31, 2015 at 2:00pm

This is an interesting religious liberty case taking place north of the border.

From Inside Halton:

B.C. Christian university goes to court in Ontario

TORONTO – A Christian university in British Columbia that forbids sexual intimacy outside heterosexual marriage heads to an Ontario court this week asking for the graduates of its proposed law...

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Meningitis Outbreak Spreads at University of Oregon

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Posted by    Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 5:00pm

One University of Oregon student passed away from meningitis and now the father of a student has also been diagnosed.

Courtney Sherwood reported for Reuters:

University of Oregon meningitis outbreak grows; student’s father diagnosed

The father of a University of Oregon student has contracted the potentially deadly meningococcal disease amid an outbreak that...

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Is Northwestern University Abusing Title IX?

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Posted by    Saturday, May 30, 2015 at 2:10pm

This story is disturbing, to say the very least.

Jonathan H. Adler writes for the Washington Post:

How Northwestern University is throwing academic freedom under the bus (and wasting money) under the guise of Title IX compliance

Laura Kipnis is a professor at Northwestern University. She’s also a prominent feminist author. Earlier...

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Montana Students Required to Take Sexual Assault Course Prior to Registration

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Posted by    Friday, May 29, 2015 at 6:30pm

Will a short online class curb instances of sexual assault on campus? Montana universities will soon find out.

KTVQ reports:

Montana college students must complete sexual assault course in order to register

BILLINGS –
Sexual violence is unfortunately no stranger to college campuses, as stories of assault and rape arise at universities all across...

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Fed Govt Spent $579,301 on Video Game Teaching College Students About Rape

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Posted by    Friday, May 29, 2015 at 3:30pm

Your hard earned tax-payer dollars are being spent on… a video game?

Liz Harrington writes for the Free Beacon:

Feds Spend $579,301 on Video Game to Teach College Students About Rape

The Department of Justice is spending more than a half a million dollars to create a video game that teaches college students about...

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Auburn University Lab Tech Accused of Selling Date Rape Drugs

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Posted by    Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 6:30pm

An Auburn University lab tech allegedly used the university’s license to procure date rape drugs.

Fox News reports:

Auburn University lab tech sold date rape drug, police say

A chemistry lab technician at Auburn University was arrested Friday after allegedly selling a large amount of date rape drug, police say.

Police Chief Paul Register told...

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UNC Drops Women’s and Gender Studies and 45 Other Degree Programs

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Posted by    Thursday, May 28, 2015 at 3:30pm

The University of North Carolina system made some substantial changes to their degree offerings.

Time Warner Cable News reports the AP Wire story:

UNC System Drops 46 Degree Programs, Consolidates 10 Others

CHAPEL HILL — The University of North Carolina system has decided to discontinue 46 academic degree programs and consolidate 10 others.

The...

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Student Alleges Boston U. Prof ‘Absolutely Knew’ She Was Trolling Rape Survivor

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Posted by    Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 6:30pm

The Boston University professor embroiled in controversy over tweets where she referred to white men as a, “problem population,” was also accused of intentional insensitivity towards a student and rape victim.

Reason has the student’s side of the story:

Boston U. Prof ‘Absolutely Knew’ She Was Taunting a Rape Survivor, Survivor Alleges

Incoming...

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Oxford Students Vote to Keep ‘Archaic’ Graduation Garb

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Posted by    Wednesday, May 27, 2015 at 3:30pm

Evidently, traditional graduation gowns and mortarboards are “elitist.” Critics of Oxford’s traditional fare were recently outvoted though.

The Guardian reports:

Oxford University students vote to keep ‘archaic’ subfusc academic dress

Exams are stressful, even without having to balance a mortarboard on your head.

Yet Oxford University students, in what may be a testament to their...

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Temple U. Prof Faces Jail Time Over Allegations He Gave Tech Secrets to China

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Posted by    Tuesday, May 26, 2015 at 6:30pm

A professor from Temple University was charged with four counts of wire fraud and arrested last week.

Business Insider posted the AP Wire story:

A Temple University professor faces 80 years in prison over charges that he passed tech secrets to China

The chairman of Temple University’s physics department schemed to provide U.S....

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