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Med schools redo ‘diversity’ programs after federal complaints

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 05:04:32 +0000

Several med schools scale down diversity programs to comply with federal law following complaints from watchdog organization Several medical schools across the nation have recently amended or scaled back diversity, equity and inclusion programs and policies after they were flagged by Do No Harm, a medical advocacy group that seeks to push back against declining meritocratic standards and DEI…

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Stop clearing thousands of acres to build solar panels: Harvard study

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 05:04:42 +0000

Solar panels have contributed to deforestation, report finds While “more solar energy” is needed in Massachusetts, deforestation is not the way to go, according to a study from Harvard University. “Since 2010, over 5,000 acres of natural and working lands have been destroyed for solar development in Massachusetts, resulting in the emission of over half a million metric tons of CO₂— more than…

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Notre Dame professor doesn’t see ‘any conflict’ with drag programs and university mission

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Mon, 16 Oct 2023 04:02:58 +0000

University departments have previously hosted ‘abortion doula’ A University of Notre Dame professor who teaches a course on drag shows does not see “any conflict” with the material and the university’s Catholic mission. “Notre Dame is an institute of higher learning engaged in intellectual inquiry,” Professor Pamela Wojcik told The College Fix via email. “I don’t see any conflict with the…

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Jewish discrimination lawsuit can proceed against CUNY, judge rules

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Mon, 11 Sep 2023 04:04:17 +0000

A lawsuit that alleges “pervasive anti-religious discrimination” against Jewish professors at Kingsborough Community College can continue following a recent court ruling. The lawsuit comes from five professors at a City University of New York campus, four of whom were recently placed under investigation by CUNY for alleged “‘discrimination’ against BDS and radical Islamist antisemitic activists.”…

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Pitt must drop ‘security’ fee demand for Michael Knowles event: attorneys

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Mon, 19 Jun 2023 04:02:06 +0000

‘The university’s attempt to charge College Republicans and Intercollegiate Studies Institute over $18,000 for security that they are obligated to provide is entirely unconstitutional,’ attorney says The University of Pittsburgh should rescind its demand for $18,000 in security fees for an event between conservative Michael Knowles and libertarian Brad Polumbo about transgenderism…

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A Penn professor ‘encouraged discussion’ on trans issues — now he faces complaints

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Tue, 23 May 2023 04:07:55 +0000

Scholar under investigation after using actress’ deadname A University of Pennsylvania anthropologist continues to face complaints about the way he teaches gender and sex issues, which includes allowing students to provide various viewpoints in the classroom. Professor Theodore Schurr has previously criticized President Donald Trump for being “anti-science” and signed a letter that accused…

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Jewish advocacy group accuses CUNY system of rampant antisemitism

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Thu, 27 Apr 2023 04:01:43 +0000

CUNY system denies allegations A Jewish advocacy group called, the “Students and Faculty for Equality at CUNY,” recently released a 13-page report that detailed the widespread antisemitism within the City University of New York system. The group stated in its report, titled “How CUNY Became the Most Systemically Antisemitic U.S. University in Just Two Years,” that while the CUNY system used to…

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Pro-abortion president to speak at Notre Dame graduation

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Mon, 17 Apr 2023 04:04:27 +0000

Alumni group notes Notre Dame’s history of honoring pro-abortion politicians The University of Notre Dame will host a pro-abortion former president this May as its commencement speaker. Colombia’s former president, Juan Santos, “will be the principal speaker and receive an honorary degree” at the May 21 ceremony, according to the university. “His courageous leadership and resolute commitment…

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Iowa Republicans ask why future teachers learn about ‘compulsory heterosexuality’

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Thu, 02 Mar 2023 05:02:52 +0000

Question what ‘anti-oppressive literature instruction’ is about Pending legislation in the Iowa Legislature would require public universities to explain a list of terms found in courses aimed at training future teachers. The bill, which is working its way through the legislative process, would require different public universities and the Board of Regents to clarify what terms used in courses…

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Catholic university denies group for belief in two sexes

Elaine Gunthorpe - Christendom College — Tue, 28 Feb 2023 05:03:03 +0000

UPDATED Dissident LGBT Catholic group praises university as ‘model’ for promoting agenda A Catholic university recently denied the formation of a conservative group’s chapter on campus due to statements from its national organization that there are only two sexes, male and female. Saint Mary’s College located in Notre Dame, Indiana denied an application to formally recognize a Turning Point…

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