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 […]
Indiana lawmakers advance tenure reform bill for public universities
Members of the Indiana House Education Committee introduced a bill Wednesday that would limit tenure at public higher education institutions. Among other purposes, the bill would limit the tenure of faculty who “expose students to political or ideological views or opinions unrelated to the faculty member’s field of study or assigned course of instruction.” It […]
Universities use Israel-Hamas war to crack down on free speech: watchdog group
Universities are increasingly using the devastating war between Israel and Hamas as an excuse to restrict free speech on campus, watchdog groups say. Free speech on campus decreased in 2023, according to the Foundation for Individual Rights Expression. in 2024 reportFIRE said 20% of schools received a “red flag” ranking, which indicates the university has […]
KY Senate approves bill to curb DEI initiatives at public universities
A Republican-backed bill to limit diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Kentucky’s public universities is a sentiment that digs into race relations and what the bill’s sponsors portray as liberals on college campuses. After much debate, it won approval from the state Senate on Tuesday. The bill passed the Senate on a 26-7 vote after […]