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SOCIAL JUSTICE

PROF. JENKINS: 'Social justice' is injustice by another name
Justice for an individual does not require depriving anyone else of something they deserve.
By Rob Jenkins 
Dec 9, 2024
Brandeis DEI officer sends campus-wide email about fostering 'diversity,' 'inclusion,' and 'social justice'
Brandeis University leaders sent a campus-wide email highlighting the institution's commitment to social justice an…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Nov 28, 2024
EPA awards UConn with $10 million for 'environmental justice' program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has given $10 million to the University of Connecticut in order to promote…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Nov 7, 2024
Idaho task force holds first meeting on DEI in higher ed
Idaho state legislators are re-examining Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives at state colleges and u…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 31, 2024
Stockton University requires social work assistant prof candidates have experience with the 'marginalized' and 'oppressed'
Stockton University in southern New Jersey is currently seeking an assistant professor who has a background in 'ant…
By Campus Reform 
Oct 29, 2024
Temple University introduces 'social justice minor'
Temple University is now offering a "social justice minor," which was introduced during the fall 2024 semester.
By Adam Sabes 
Oct 26, 2024
Pace University to hold 'Social Justice Week' with emphasis on 'values' like 'equity'
The event will take place at the New York-based school from Oct. 26-Nov. 2.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 17, 2024
UMich professor leading ‘Self-Healing & Social Justice Art Collective Meeting’
‘Please join current and new collaborators (group members) to discuss how arts-based practices can spur social chan…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Oct 17, 2024
UCSD officially launches new 'Climate Change Education Requirement'
The University of California, San Diego has officially launched a new update to its curriculum that will force all …
By Mary Stevens '25
Oct 1, 2024
'The university's purpose is not political action or social justice,' new Stanford prez declares
Jonathan Levin, an economist, said the school’s ‘fundamental purpose’ is ‘discovery and learning,’ and that ‘the u…
By Elad Vaida 
Oct 1, 2024
UC San Diego hosting 'LGBTQIA+ Community Welcome' orientation event
The University of California, San Diego’s LGBT Resource Center is organizing an identity-based freshman orientation…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Aug 27, 2024
Cornell profs fear Harris will be a victim of 'misogynoir'
Cornell professors recently weighed in on Kamala Harris’ presidential run and some of the challenges she may soon f…
By Campus Reform 
Aug 12, 2024
Columbia University hosts week-long program to instruct teachers on how to teach about climate change
In July, Columbia University’s Teachers College hosted a program this summer in New York City called the 'Summer Cl…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Aug 11, 2024
Chapman DEI programming featured 'Fem Queer Fest' and 'Queer Halloween Dance Party'
'We value diversity and inclusion in the learning environment and believe it is vital to the fulfillment of the uni…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Aug 9, 2024
Carleton College offers mentorship program exclusively for 'BIPOC' students
The Office of Intercultural Life of Carleton College recently published a list of upperclassmen who will serve in t…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Jul 18, 2024
Union Theological Seminary students demand pro-Hamas prof be hired in name of 'social justice'
Students at UTS are petitioning for the hiring of pro-Hamas professor, Dr. Mohamed Abdou, who previously taught at …
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jul 15, 2024
American University offers $33k graduate certificate on how to be an 'antiracist' school leader
The School of Education at American University is offering a graduate level certification in a course titled, 'Anti…
By Macy Gunnell '26
Jul 11, 2024
CUNY establishes new DEI center as part of 'ongoing efforts to combat hate'
One of the center's duties will be to '[m]onitor annual training for new chief diversity officers as well as annual…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jul 9, 2024
Report shows UMich spent $100k on DEI Summit, including almost $2,000 on espresso machine
The report found that the UMich annual 'DEI Summit' in October cost the university roughly $100,000 to host.
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jul 9, 2024
USC features erotic LGBT exhibit by 'queer and disabled photographer'
The University of Southern California has opened an art show entitled 'No Content Warning' by 'queer and disabled p…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jun 27, 2024
Boston University welcomes 'leading womanist ethicist' as new professor of theology, black studies
On May 28, Boston University announced the appointment of Emilie Townes as its new Martin Luther King Jr. Professor…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jun 20, 2024
Lawsuit accuses Southwest Airlines of discriminatory program 'ONLY for Hispanic students'
The American Alliance for Equal Rights filed a lawsuit against Southwest Airlines, claiming that its '¡Lánzate! Tra…
By Giovanna Johnson '26
Jun 17, 2024
NY Democrats push bill to end legacy admissions that aid 'wealthy, predominately-white families'
The New York state legislature is considering enacting the Fair College Admissions Act, which would outlaw legacy a…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Jun 17, 2024
Cal State system devotes $10 million toward 'Black Student Success'
The California State University system recently announced a $10 million increase in funding for black student advan…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Jun 17, 2024
Leftist seminary group condemns 'Christian Zionist' demonstrators, claim Jesus was a 'Palestinian Jew'
The Union Theological Seminary’s Students for a Liberated Palestine group in New York City recently denounced 'The …
By Michael Duke '26
Jun 13, 2024
Cal Poly offers segregated residential communities for 'Social Justice,' 'Black Scholars,' and 'Latine/x Scholars'
Students who participate in the social justice and identity-based residential learning community are placed in the …
By Adam Sabes 
Jun 13, 2024
NY seminary votes to divest from companies with connections to Israel
Union Theological Seminary self-identifies as ‘progressive’ and dedicated to ‘social justice.’
By Michael Duke '26
Jun 5, 2024
Illinois school with history of social justice events hosts segregated graduations
Northern Illinois University hosted segregated graduations for black students and LGBT-identifying students this Ma…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jun 2, 2024
'Our Forever President': Claudine Gay honored with DEI award at Harvard's separate graduation for Black students
On May 21, disgraced former Harvard University president Claudine Gay received an award for her commitment to 'soci…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
May 23, 2024
Hawaii university to celebrate 'Black Royalty' at 'Black Graduation'
The University of Hawai’i at Mānoa will host its eighth annual 'Black Graduation' primarily for 'Black American/Af…
By Emma Arns '26
May 10, 2024
Chelsea Manning to give Hampshire College commencement speech
Manning previously disclosed classified documents about the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, but his prison sentence o…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
May 9, 2024
Wheaton College's latest LGBT programming includes 'Lavender Graduation'
Wheaton College in Massachusetts will host a Lavender Graduation for LGBT-identifying students on May 16 at a campu…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
May 5, 2024
Florida pro-Hamas activists arrested after repeated warnings, university says
​​Nine University of Florida protesters have been arrested following a week-long anti-Israel campus protest on Mond…
By Michael Duke '26
Apr 30, 2024
Youngstown State to celebrate additional ceremonies for LGBT and black grads: EXCLUSIVE EMAILS
Youngstown State University is holding two additional commencement ceremonies that honor LGBT and black students an…
By Austin Browne  '24
Apr 19, 2024
Rutgers to hold specific graduation ceremonies for LGBTQ+ and illegal immigrant students
Rutgers University–Newark is celebrating its class of 2024 with diversity graduations that will honor some students…
By Claire Caton '26
Apr 11, 2024
Students learn to infuse DEI into academic work at ‘Me/We Social Justice in Writing and Research’ seminars
Southern Connecticut State University’s recent 'Me/We Social Justice in Writing and Research' initiative encourages…
By Campus Reform 
Apr 10, 2024
Community college's new social justice center focuses on issues like 'white privilege' and 'water'
Fresno City College opened the 'Social Justice Center' on March 21 to allow students and staff to pursue programmin…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Apr 3, 2024
Colleges to celebrate 'Transgender Visibility Day' on Easter Sunday
Various institutions around the country will commemorate March 31, Easter Sunday, as 'Transgender Day of Visibility…
By Jack  Roberts 
Mar 29, 2024
Oregon State U offers separate 'social justice retreats' for 'Multiracial/ethnic' individuals and 'White-identified students'
​Oregon State University is offering "social justice retreats" for specific identity groups.
By Adam Sabes 
Mar 27, 2024
Proposed 2025 Biden budget would increase DEI funding in education
President Biden’s proposed budget for the next fiscal year would allocate billions of dollars to left-wing causes l…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Mar 26, 2024
Catholic college holds Equity Week for 'Infusing DEI into the Fabric of our Institution'
Emmanuel College hosted its second annual 'Equity Week' from March 13-20, which was put on by the Inclusion, Divers…
By Campus Reform 
Mar 22, 2024
Congressional Black Caucus calls for DOJ investigation into anti-DEI states
On March 6, the Congressional Black Caucus, headed by Congressman Steven Horsford, sent a letter to Attorney Genera…
By Benjamin Brown '26
Mar 21, 2024
GOP lawmakers demand Texas A&M drop publicly funded 'woke' LGBTQ Studies minor
Congressman Chip Roy and Texas Representative Brian Harrison have called for legislation to end Texas A&M Universit…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Feb 26, 2024
Michigan State gives DEI award to public health prof who called racism 'the role of government'
Michigan State University hosted its 2023-24 Excellence in Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Awards to thank communit…
By Jack  Roberts  and Claire Caton 
Feb 13, 2024
Days after reinstatement, OSU socialist group protests for Palestine
The Central Ohio Revolutionary Socialists staged a protest in support of Palestine two days after being reinstated …
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Feb 8, 2024
Media course teaches GCU students an 'Intersectional Lens' to fight 'harmful worldviews': EXCLUSIVE LECTURE SLIDES
Grand Canyon University's Media Law and Ethics course instructs students on problems in modern-day society like how…
By Delaney Ermshar '25
Feb 7, 2024
Cornell instructor cancels class in recognition of the ‘Global Strike for Palestine’
Alyiah Gonzales reportedly emailed students, 'I mourn the fact that all universities in Gaza have been destroyed or…
By Michael Duke '26
Jan 29, 2024
Duke Divinity School hosts interfaith retreat to address 'global moral crisis' of climate change
Duke collaborated with a group called Faith For Our Planet to combine faith and environmental activism.
By Daniel Idfresne '26
Jan 29, 2024
NYU willing to pay up to $275k for prof with 'racism and inequality' expertise
NYU's Silver School of Social Work is seeking a full-time professor with knowledge in areas like the 'well-being of…
By Daniel Idfresne '26
Jan 18, 2024
DEI conference discouraged proposals featuring 'all white male speakers'
The Washington Oregon Higher Education Sustainability Conference (WOHESC) rejected proposals 'without diverse repre…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 18, 2024