Gigi De La Torre – Franciscan University of Steubenville – The College Fix

I’m a new graduate. Here’s why I’m glad I chose a small Catholic college

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Fri, 22 Dec 2023 05:01:06 +0000

OPINION: I did not attend an elite university – and that made a positive impact on my education When I was deciding where to study for my undergraduate, I knew I wanted to attend a university that would challenge me academically and that would form me as a whole. Now as I end my time at Franciscan University of Steubenville, I know I made the right choice. After all, these would be some of…

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‘People with cervices’: IU med school doubles down on gender ideology

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Thu, 02 Nov 2023 04:05:52 +0000

‘Linguistic practices are open to change as LGBTQIA+ advocates refine their perspectives on language’ Indiana University School of Medicine has doubled down on its embrace of gender ideology in contradiction with biological reality, despite widespread media coverage of one of its courses. Documents obtained by Do No Harm and provided exclusively to The College Fix show the public university…

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Roe reversal hasn’t changed med student post-grad plans: study

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 04:04:18 +0000

‘Reduced desired’ to go to pro-life states even among abortion training students A recent study purported to “demonstrate reduced desire of residents in obstetrics and gynecology to practice or pursue fellowship in restrictive states after residency.” But the results, which came from interviewing medical students in an abortion training program, found that an overwhelming majority had not…

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Two-thirds of borrowers would boycott paying student loans: survey

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Mon, 18 Sep 2023 04:02:30 +0000

‘Boycotting student loan payments can lead to severe financial consequences,’ expert said Over two-thirds of those with student loans say they would boycott paying them this fall, according to a recent report. “Half believe a boycott could lead to total debt forgiveness,” according to a survey of 1,000 students published by Intelligent, an organization that examines data related to colleges…

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Art therapy needs ‘decolonization,’ academic paper argues

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Fri, 08 Sep 2023 04:02:53 +0000

‘Western ideology has become the standard within the mental health field and continues to harm marginalized communities’ Art therapy is offered through a “Western ideology” lens and needs “decolonization,” according to a recently published academic paper. Titled “Furthering the Field of Expressive Arts Therapies Through Acts of Decolonization,” the 35-page paper explores how colonialism…

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‘Black girl magic’ and science’s link to ‘white supremacy’ focus of DePaul black studies courses

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Tue, 01 Aug 2023 04:03:59 +0000

Course ‘will critically examine representations of blackness in popular culture, social media, literature and fine art’ DePaul University students can learn about “black girl magic” and the connection between “science” and “white supremacy,” in the school’s African and black diaspora studies department. Students this upcoming semester can also enroll in “Race and Racism” and learn about “the…

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Professor made student ‘uncomfortable’ with open debate, gets fired

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Wed, 12 Jul 2023 04:06:28 +0000

UPDATED This is the second professor forced out at this community college for comments on LGBT agenda A conservative political science professor and former police officer lost his job at St. Philip’s College in San Antonio after he allowed debate on topics including homosexuality and policing, the second professor at the school to be forced out in the last semester. Will Moravits told The…

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‘Guadalupe Project’ supports pregnant students at Catholic University of America

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Fri, 23 Jun 2023 04:02:20 +0000

‘Students and staff alike feel that the University wants them to succeed,’ pro-life student leader says Pregnant students at the Catholic University of America have support to help them choose life and continue their education, according to several individuals associated with pro-life efforts on campus. Founded in the fall of 2022, the Guadalupe Project aids pregnant students and student…

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Northern Arizona U. denies request for performance reviews of business professor

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Fri, 16 Jun 2023 04:04:49 +0000

University won’t share what students nor other professors thought of a former academic Northern Arizona University refused to provide information on the performance evaluations of a former business professor. The College Fix submitted a public records request for the student and department evaluations for Carla Holloway, who previously taught in the school’s economics…

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Restoring America requires the skilled trades, Notre Dame political scientist argues

Gigi De La Torre - Franciscan University of Steubenville — Wed, 24 May 2023 04:00:30 +0000

Notre Dame political scientist says the ‘party of order’ must regain power Universities should equip students with a trade skill as part of their education, according to a University of Notre Dame political scientist. Professor Patrick Deneen recently gave a speech on the “future of liberalism” at the Catholic University of America. The Intercollegiate Studies Institute sponsored the May 17…

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