Ivy League Faculty and Students React Strongly to ICE Campus Recruitment Event
Columbia University Faces Backlash Over Border Patrol Recruitment Event At Columbia University, both professors and students expressed strong disapproval of a Border Patrol recruitment event that appeared on the school’s job portal. The criticism started when the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Virtual Career Expo was listed on the College of Professional Studies website. […]
Columbia withdraws promotion of CBP career fair following faculty concerns
Columbia University Withdraws Support for DHS Career Expo Columbia University has decided to stop endorsing a virtual career fair linked to the Department of Homeland Security after faculty members raised concerns. They argued that promoting the event smacked of endorsing “authoritarianism.” Set for February 18, the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) Virtual Career Expo […]
Columbia students and faculty criticize the university for supporting a Border Patrol recruitment event.
Columbia University Faces Backlash Over ICE Recruitment Event Conflict erupted at Columbia University when left-leaning faculty and students banded together to protest an ICE recruitment event that the school had advertised. The controversy stemmed from an announcement on the Columbia University School of Professional Studies website concerning an upcoming U.S. Customs and Border Protection Virtual […]
Most faculty believe AI is making students too dependent on technology for their education, according to a survey.
Recent research from a survey conducted by the Association of American Universities and Elon University’s Center for the Digital Future reveals that a significant number of university faculty members are worried about the effects of artificial intelligence on students’ abilities to think critically. This survey included responses from over 1,000 faculty, with a striking 95% […]
Minnesota faculty union urges ‘economic blackout’ to oppose ICE activities
An email from the Inter Faculty Organization (IFO), which represents faculty at seven Minnesota State University campuses, has surfaced. It urges its members to join in an economic “blackout” to protest federal immigration enforcement in Minneapolis this month. The IFO email states that the recent uptick in federal immigration actions and the unfortunate murder of […]
Harvard President Alan Garber criticizes faculty activism in the classroom
Harvard University President Critiques Faculty on Free Speech Recently, the president of Harvard University, Alan Garber, shared his concerns regarding the faculty’s impact on students’ willingness to speak openly. In a podcast released on December 16, he suggested that classroom dynamics are fostering a climate of fear among students. “That’s what’s changed, and I think […]
Harvard students are upset about faculty proposal for tougher grading standards.
Harvard Students Upset Over Grading Report Recently, students at Harvard University expressed frustration after the Office of Undergraduate Education released a report indicating that the institution has “failed in the critical function of grading.” This has resulted in an increase in inflated grades. According to the school’s student newspaper, the report revealed that 60% of […]
Oklahoma student stands firm after being reprimanded by faculty for wearing a political hat
OSU Student Leader Stands Firm After Reprimand Over Speech An Oklahoma State University (OSU) student leader has stated that a reprimand from university officials following a speech honoring conservative figure Charlie Kirk only strengthened his determination to express his political beliefs. Joshua Wilson, the third-year president of the Student Government Association (SGA) at OSU, shared […]
Students and faculty at the University of California file a lawsuit against the Trump administration.
A coalition of students, faculty, staff, and labor unions from the University of California (UC) has initiated a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming violations of their academic and free speech rights. The legal action, submitted to the US District Court for the Northern District of California on Tuesday, accuses the Trump administration of attempting […]
Clemson Retreats, Removing Faculty Who Ridiculed Kirk’s Death After Initial Resistance
Clemson University Faces Fallout Over Faculty Reactions to Kirk’s Death Clemson University experienced significant repercussions following pressure from Republican figures, leading to the dismissal of staff and the suspension of others. This action was prompted by inappropriate social media posts related to the tragic death of Charlie Kirk, founder of Turning Point USA. Multiple Clemson […]