Colleges managing safety issues and free speech rights while ensuring security for events on campus
In the wake of Charlie Kirk’s assassination, several universities are reflecting on the implications for future campus events and the safety of speakers. In a recent post on X, Inez Feltscher Stepman, a senior policy and legal analyst at the Independent Women’s Forum, suggested that Kirk’s death might lead to a decrease in conservative events […]
Colleges respond to safety worries following Charlie Kirk’s assassination
Concerns Arise Over Campus Safety Following Charlie Kirk’s Assassination In light of Charlie Kirk’s tragic assassination, some universities are beginning to reconsider how they handle campus events and the safety of public speakers. Recently, Inez Feltscher Stepman, a senior policy and legal analyst associated with the Independent Women’s Forum, expressed her views on X, suggesting […]
Chinese Communist Party Members Are Learning at Colleges Close to You
Members of the Communist Party of China (CCP) living in the U.S. have set up overseas party branches on American campuses, with some backing from a Chinese university, according to findings from a survey. The announcement reveals that CCP affiliates from two Chinese institutions have established branches at Oklahoma State University (OSU), University of Nebraska-Lincoln […]
Claremont colleges hit with civil rights complaint regarding scholarships based on race.
Claremont University Faces Civil Rights Complaint Over Training Program Claremont University is under scrutiny due to a civil rights complaint related to a training program that restricts eligibility based on race. This issue has been brought to attention by the Legal Rebellion Foundation’s Equality Protection Project, which claims that the university’s scholarship management violates Title […]
Federal judge abolishes restrictions on religious colleges in Minnesota program
Federal Judge Rules Against Minnesota’s Ban on Religious Universities A federal judge recently ruled that Minnesota’s prohibition on religious universities participating in state programs is unconstitutional. This decision stems from an amendment passed in 2023 to the state’s Post-Secondary Enrollment Options (PSEO) Act, which restricted eligibility based on faith statements and various personal characteristics such […]
Trump’s DOJ will not support funding for colleges serving Hispanic students, arguing that it is unconstitutional.
The Trump administration announced on Friday that it will not support a long-standing grant initiative aimed at universities with significant Hispanic enrollment, which is facing legal challenges. The government has concluded that these funds may be unconstitutional. A memo addressed to Congress from the Justice Department expressed their agreement with a lawsuit that seeks to […]
Oklahoma Governor Approves Law Preventing Funding for DEI in Colleges
Oklahoma Governor Signs DEI Funding Bill Oklahoma Governor Kevin Stitt (R) recently approved a bill aimed at funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in higher education. This signing event took place on Tuesday, and back in May, Stitt ceremonially signed SB 796 alongside U.S. Education Secretary Linda McMahon. Their meeting included a discussion on […]
Popular TikTok trend reveals sorority sleeping areas and porches at big colleges
Sorority Cold Rooms: A Trend Among College Campuses As students return to campuses this fall, a peculiar trend is emerging on social media, particularly among those budding members of Greek life. The spotlight is on “sorority cold rooms,” which are becoming a hot topic for discussion. These cold rooms typically consist of shared bedrooms, outfitted […]
Colleges are experiencing financial setbacks due to a decline in international student enrollment.
An education consultant has indicated that this upcoming academic year may feel rather ordinary as universities grapple with financial challenges stemming from losses in international student enrollment. The situation is notable as many prestigious institutions have begun offering spots to students who were initially on the waitlist. It’s being reported that, unusually, discussions regarding waitlists […]
Trump directs colleges to provide evidence that race is not a factor in admissions.
The university is required to provide evidence that President Donald Trump won’t factor race into admissions, following new directives issued on Thursday. In 2023, the Supreme Court ruled against affirmative action in admissions, but noted that if applicants choose to discuss their experiences in their essays, the university could still consider how these experiences were […]