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Student denied admission to University of Michigan, holds protest for appeal of decision
A 17-year-old high school senior has staged a protest after getting rejected from the University of Michigan. Brooke Kimbrough says she always dreamed of attending the school, believes she was rejected due to racial inequity.
Tommy Smith statue vandalized on San Jose State University Campus for third time
The statue of Olympian Tommy Smith has been vandalized. The gold medal that is part of the statue, located on the campus of San Jose State University, was apparently removed from the statue on April 10.
Transgender student sues university over on-campus housing denial
An Oregon college student is suing his university for discrimination. Jayce Marcus, who is transgender, is a sophomore at George Fox University in Newberg. He applied for on-campus housing in one of the school’s male dormitories, but was denied admission.
Towson University Debate Team becomes first black female pair to win championship
Ameena Ruffing and Korey Johnson made history by becoming the first black female pair to take home the Cross Examination Debate Association national championship last week.
San Jose State University student files $5 million discrimination claim
A San Jose State University student who says he was a victim of racial discrimination has filed a $5 million damages claim against the institution. Donald Williams, 18, named the university, its president Mohammad Qayoumi, and others as the defendants.
University of Alabama student government says no to integrated Greek system
Members of the University of Alabama’s Student Government Association voted not to integrate the school’s Greek system. At the final session of the 2013-14 SGA Senate, the proposed resolution in support of the full integration died after being sent to committee instead of receiving a vote.
Georgetown University’s black population is the latest to spark awareness about race on campus
Toward the end of last month, flyers featuring the hashtag #dbkgu started to appear on the campus of Georgetown University. The group responsible for the flyers revealed the meaning of the hashtag. “Dangerous Black Kids of Georgetown University” is the latest social advocacy group seeking to call attention to race relations on college campuses.
Faculty at Rutgers University protest Condeoleeza Rice as commencement speaker
Faculty at Rutgers University are protesting the choice of former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice as commencement speaker. The faculty is requesting that the university’s board of governors, who unanimously voted to award Rice with an honorary doctorate during the ceremony, rescind its invitation.
Loyola University updates policy so gays cannot marry on campus
Alumni and students at Loyola University Chicago say they’re furious that the school changed its policy to prevent same-sex couples from getting married on campus. The decision comes after Illinois Gov. Pat Quinn signed a bill into law that allows same-sex marriage.
Here we go again: Columbia University sorority holds offensive Olympic party
Columbia University’s Kappa Alpha Theta chapter is under fire after photos of its members dressed in offensive costumes surfaced. Students are seen at a “Beer Olympics” party dressed in stereotypical costumes meant to represent Mexico, Japan, Jamaica and other countries.
James Meredith statue vandalized by racists on University of Mississippi campus
The University of Mississippi’s campus police department is investigating an incident of vandalism. An older version of the Georgia state flag and a noose were placed around the neck of James Meredith, the first black student to attend the University of Mississippi.
Ohio State University’s first black president to earn less than half of white predecessor
Ohio State University recently announced the hiring of its 15th president, Dr. Michael Drake, who is also the institution’s first black president. Drake will take over the reins from Gordon Gee, who resigned after making some controversial comments before a school football game. Although the Drake hiring is historic, news sources are reporting that Drake will make less than half of […]