Facebook Censorship of Hillsdale College Course on Marxism

Facebook shut down Hillsdale College's online courses page after launching a course critical of Communism and Marxism. Meta claimed it was a mistake and restored the page. Hillsdale College saw a 53% increase in applications amid rising popularity of its classical education approach.

DePaul University Fires Professor Over Assignment on Genocide in Gaza

DePaul University fires part-time biology professor for introducing extraneous political material into a science class by assigning a topic on the impact of 'genocide in Gaza on human health and biology.' The professor, Anne d'Aquino, is appealing the decision, claiming a breach of academic freedom.

Controversy over Professor's Online Adult Content

Professor Joe Gow and his wife Carmen Wilson uploaded their sexual escapades online, leading to Gow's firing as chancellor of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. He is now facing a faculty panel to determine if he will lose his tenured position in the communications department.

Columbia University Faculty 'No Confidence' Vote Against President Nemat Shafik

Columbia University faculty passed a 'no confidence' resolution against President Nemat Shafik due to her handling of anti-Israel incidents on campus. The resolution accused her of violating academic freedom and endangering students' welfare. Shafik faced criticism for bringing police onto campus to clear out agitators who vandalized a building and waved a Palestinian flag. Pro-Israel voices also criticized her for being too soft on anti-Israel encampments and antisemitic rhetoric.

Pro-Palestinian Activists Take Over Building at UC Berkeley

Pro-Palestinian activists took over a building at UC Berkeley following an agreement to end a weeks-long encampment. The university agreed to examine investment strategies but not specifically divest from Israel. The activists demanded full divestment, which was deemed impermissible by the university due to concerns about academic freedom and California's anti-BDS laws.

Education Reform and DEI Courses in Universities

Discussion on the decline in California education system due to 'woke' initiatives. Two Virginia universities scrapped plans to require diversity, equity, and inclusion classes for graduation after audit by Gov. Glenn Youngkin's office.

Failure of Leadership at American Universities during Anti-Israel Protests

The New York Times editorial board criticized American university administrators for failing to address dangerous disruptions and threats to academic freedom during anti-Israel protests on campuses, resulting in Jewish students and protesters feeling harassed and endangered. The board called for better enforcement of student conduct policies to protect free speech while maintaining order.

University Faculty and Student Protests for Palestinian Rights

Faculty members and students at various universities across the country are getting arrested and facing repercussions for participating in pro-Palestinian campus protests, calling for a cease-fire in Gaza and criticizing university policies. Many faculty members are standing with students to protect their right to protest and academic freedom.

Controversy Surrounding DEI Departments at Public Universities

Republican State Sen. Brandon Creighton discusses law to close DEI departments at public universities. UNC board of governors committee to vote on policy repealing and replacing diversity and inclusion policy. DEI roles at state universities in Florida and Texas being eliminated. UNC considering eliminating DEI policy and focusing on academic freedom, institutional neutrality, and free speech.

Controversy at Harvard University over firing of Professor Martin Kulldorff

Epidemiologist Martin Kulldorff, a professor at Harvard University, was fired for opposing vaccine mandates and school closures during the COVID-era debate. He criticized Harvard for not upholding academic freedom and pursuing truth.