Course on decolonizing medicine at University of Maryland creates controversy
Experts have expressed concern over courses offered by the University of Maryland for the spring 2026 semester, claiming they embody “identity politics” and hinder true education. One course, titled “Decolonizing Medicine: Steps to Actionable Change,” aims to explore how historical colonial legacies influence present-day global health systems. The course description mentions examining the concept of […]
University in the UK introduces course on decolonizing the works of Tolkien, the author of ‘Lord of the Rings’
University Course on Tolkien Sparks Controversy A university in the UK is facing criticism after it was reported that a class aimed at “decolonizing” the works of J.R.R. Tolkien is set to launch. The course, which is scheduled for 2024, is called “Imagining ‘Britain’: Decolonizing Tolkien et al.” and is led by Associate Professor Onyeka […]
University at Buffalo Hosts Forum to Discuss ‘Decolonizing Thanksgiving’
Last week, the University at Buffalo in New York held a “Decolonizing Thanksgiving'' event that questioned “the right thing to celebrate Thanksgiving'' and America's “history of settler colonialism.'' The event that was hosted The talk, presented by the university's Intercultural Diversity Center (IDC) on November 21, was part of a segment called “Tough Topics.” The […]