College presidents growing a spine? Universities increasingly laying down the law against antisemitism
Some university presidents and leaders appear to be changing their views. Anti-Israel demonstrators on campusIn recent days alone, at least three universities have expelled, warned or suspended students who participated in disruptive protests deemed anti-Semitic, Fox News Digital has revealed. Pomona College President Gabriel Starr said, “Any participant in today’s event… who is found to […]
‘Stranger Things’ Star Brett Gelman Exposes Anti-Israel Propaganda Seeped in Hollywood, Social Justice Groups, Universities
Brett Gelman, one of Netflix’s stars stranger thingsdetailed the recent surge of anti-Israel sentiment in Hollywood. Gelman said that in the aftermath of the Oct. 7 attack on Israel by the Gaza-based terrorist organization Hamas, anti-Semitism exploded in Hollywood, and when he began speaking out against Hamas and in support of Israel, he suddenly heard […]
Kansas moves towards restricting DEI in public universities
The Kansas House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday that would limit diversity-oriented hiring practices at Kansas universities, making the Sunflower State the latest state to try to limit DEI efforts in education. invoice Passed by the Kansas House of Representatives 81-39 vote Five members were absent from the vote Thursday. The bill would prohibit […]
Red State Gov Signs Bill Barring Diversity, Equity And Inclusion For Public Schools, Universities
Republican Gov. Kay Ivey signed a bill Wednesday that prohibits public schools and universities from having offices dedicated to promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). of invoiceThe law, introduced in February, also requires publicly funded schools to promote and support “certain opposing concepts” and to require restrooms to be based on “biological sex.” is prohibited.Ivey […]
New study finds most scientists in UK universities believe sex is binary
A new poll has found that the majority of British scientists believe that gender is binary and that gender is fluid. telegraph. The debate between sex and gender quickly becomes a topic of political exploitation, which has major implications for future policy. The study, which involved 200 scientists from universities across the UK, found that […]
Board to require clearance before NC public universities change divisions
The board of governors that oversees North Carolina’s public university system is required to get schools to approve athletic conference changes, most notably Atlantic Coast Conference members North Carolina State and North Carolina State. may affect the potential movement of A 30-year-old North Carolina education funding debate returns to the state Supreme Court. The system’s […]
Jewish students share harrowing stories of campus antisemitism as they beg Congress to hold universities accountable
At a hearing Thursday at the Capitol, Jewish students implored lawmakers to hold more universities accountable for enabling an alarming rise in anti-Semitism. One participant revealed that he contacted the administrators of 40 separate cases but received no response. Nine undergraduates at elite US universities share harrowing personal stories of harassment, intimidation and assault amid […]
Kentucky Senate passes a top-priority bill to stimulate cutting-edge research at public universities
A top bill aimed at turning researchers at Kentucky’s public universities into collaborative teammates on cutting-edge research won overwhelming approval in the state Senate Wednesday. The bill, introduced by Republican Senate President Robert Stivers, passed the Senate on a 36-0 vote and advanced to the House. Details of the start-up funding for this initiative will […]
To combat nursing shortage, universities create accelerated 12-month training programs: ‘A win-win’
Portland, Maine – America needs nurses, and some schools have programs to accelerate the training of nurses. To speed up the process, these programs reduce the training period from up to four years to one year. “I really think this is a win-win for students and local hospitals and facilities,” Elizabeth Mann, a clinical assistant […]
Kentucky bill would foster cutting-edge research collaboration between universities
The Kentucky General Assembly on Thursday began pushing an ambitious policy aimed at fostering cutting-edge research while fostering teamwork among the state’s public universities. The Senate Education Committee quickly advanced a bill that would create a framework for cross-campus projects that would pair researchers from different schools. The bill is sponsored by Republican Senate President […]