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Oklahoma public universities under scrutiny after spending $83.4 million on DEI

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Fri, 10 Nov 2023 05:08:48 +0000

Oklahoma’s public universities have poured over $83.4 million into diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives over the last decade, leading critics — including some state lawmakers, conservative watchdogs and alumni — to call for DEI to be defunded in the Sooner State. They argue it’s a waste of money, has created divisive campus atmospheres, and is possibly unconstitutional. The $83.4…

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Cornell condemns comments by professor who called Hamas attacks ‘exhilarating’

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Thu, 19 Oct 2023 04:00:12 +0000

Says incident under review Cornell University has disavowed itself from comments one of its professors made at an off-campus rally that the Hamas attacks against Israel were “exhilarating” and “energizing.” In a statement provided to The College Fix from Cornell media affairs attributed to Cornell University President Martha Pollack and Board of Trustees Chair Kraig Kayser…

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ASU’s use of tax dollars for DEI training flouts state law, think tank argues

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 04:29:44 +0000

ASU Inclusive Communities training spends state money in manner prohibited by state law, argues Goldwater Institute Arizona State University has a mandatory diversity, equity and inclusion training for current and incoming staff and faculty using taxpayer money, and one conservative think tank in the state argues this flouts a state law banning some forms of DEI training. In 2021…

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Bryn Mawr College rolls out 59-point plan to combat ‘privilege, oppression perpetuated at the college’

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Thu, 21 Sep 2023 04:00:15 +0000

New mandatory ‘Power, Inequity and Justice’ class part of institutional DEI overhaul Bryn Mawr College has re-energized its effort to promote diversity, equity and inclusion on campus, rolling out a 59-point action plan for the 2023-24 school year that encompasses every aspect of campus life, from curriculum to policies to financial aid. Bryn Mawr College, a private all-female institution just…

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Under new law, Texas to dole out Narcan to universities amid fentanyl crisis

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Thu, 29 Jun 2023 04:00:20 +0000

‘Only 56 percent of college-age kids are aware that fentanyl is in fake pills’ A new Texas law adds colleges and universities to the list of institutions that the state can provide opioid antagonists to through the state’s Health and Human Services Commission. More than 11,000 college students use cocaine on a daily basis, and nearly 5,000 students use heroin equally as much…

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Nearly 20 Christian colleges closed or merged since COVID. Here’s why.

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Fri, 19 May 2023 04:04:17 +0000

Eighteen Christian colleges have shut down or merged since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic due to a combination of factors that have created a perfect storm not only for religious schools but small secular ones as well. Since March 2020, the pandemic and its economic ramifications have forced 36 colleges to close their doors or merge with another institution, 18 of which were Christian…

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SUNY adds mandatory DEI social justice course to graduation requirements

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Wed, 10 May 2023 04:02:44 +0000

The State University of New York will institute a Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Social Justice course into its core curriculum across its 64 campuses beginning next fall for every incoming student. The new course will “explore race, class, and gender identity,” according to SUNY officials. SUNY becomes the latest higher education institution to implement DEI curriculum requirements into its…

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Arizona universities require most applicants pledge support to DEI: report

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 05:01:25 +0000

Policy expert: ‘DEI statements are compelling individuals to commit to a certain orthodoxy’ Up to 80 percent of faculty and staff positions at Arizona’s three public universities now require applicants to subscribe to diversity, equity and inclusion statements, according to a new Goldwater Institute report. These statements are now mandatory in 81 percent of job postings at Arizona State…

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Benefactor’s family demands refund after U. Richmond removes name from law school

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Thu, 19 Jan 2023 05:05:33 +0000

The University of Richmond recently removed the name of T.C. Williams, an early benefactor, from its law school because of his alleged ownership of slaves in the 19th century. But his descendants say Williams contributed to the demise of slavery and now argue the university should refund Williams’ previously donated money to the institution. “If suddenly his name is not good enough for the…

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Award-winning immigrant professor loses faith in American higher education system

Rafael Oliveira - The Kings College — Mon, 09 Jan 2023 05:06:33 +0000

ANALYSIS: A professor who loved teaching and holding students to high standards has career cut short: ‘Political correctness has invaded all parts of life’ Former Queensborough Community College Professor Paris Svoronos has a story to tell about the disintegrating standards of the American higher education system. The award–winning chemist said he decided to retire after he was threatened with…

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