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A member of the University of California’s Board of Regents says the antisemitism levels on university campuses are “absolutely disproportionate” to that of anti-Muslim and anti-Arab hatred since the Israel-Hamas conflict began generating intense divides last October. “The antisemitism is absolutely disproportionate. We reject both,” John A. Pérez told Politico in an interview published Sunday. “We reject all forms of …

Students in some of Nebraska’s smallest school districts could soon be protected by armed staff, thanks to one of over 100 bills passed by the state legislature last week. The provision that would allow such staff to carry firearms in schools and at school-related events originally included all districts across the Cornhusker State, but now applies only to those with …

A college student is helping young adults feel more confident in the future of their love life with a new insurance policy tool. Finding “the one” can be something that happens early in life for some people — or later on for others. In 2022, the average age of marriage for a female was 30, while the average age of …

After his Massachusetts school district tried to remove important services from his special needs son, Scott Pitta tried to record a meeting with administrators, but in doing so, he claims they shut down the meeting. Now, he is suing on the basis that school officials violated his constitutional rights. The Goldwater Institute, which is representing Pitta, said the Bridgewater-Raynham Regional …

A New York speech pathologist is using improvisational theater, better known as “improv,” to help young adults with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) to develop their social skills. Bob Domingo, PhD, a speech language pathologist and associate professor at Long Island University Post in Brookville, New York, is combining his skills and love of improv to help those with ASD. “Through …

With a strong religious tradition, some of the world’s leading faith-based institutions of higher learning are located in the United States. Although not a complete list of the approximately 600 Christian colleges across the U.S., here are some noteworthy Christian colleges and universities. Wheaton College Founded by abolitionists in 1860, Wheaton College, in the Chicago suburbs, has long been one …

University of Texas at Dallas (UT) will clear out its diversity, equity, and inclusion offices due to state law, according to an announcement from the university. In an effort to comply with Texas’ SB 17, operations of the Office of Campus Resources and Support (OCRS) will cease. “As a result, effective April 30, 2024, the Office of Campus Resources and …

Texas A&M University responded to a state law banning diversity, equity and inclusion on college campuses by giving the department head a raise before reassigning her and other employees to other departments. It sparked concerns schools are attempting to further “embed” the controversial practice at Texas universities despite the law. Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed a law banning DEI on …

Nebraska lawmakers are on track to pass a bill that would circumvent an upcoming ballot initiative in which voters could repeal a new state law that funds private school tuition with taxpayer money. The bill from Omaha Sen. Lou Ann Linehan, the author of last year’s Opportunity Scholarships Act, advanced late Wednesday to a final round of debate, just a …

FIRST ON FOX: Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, is looking to crack down on universities that receive federal funding but discriminate against students based on their viewpoint in a new attempt to protect free speech on college campuses. The Iowa Republican will introduce a new bill on Thursday, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024, which would safeguard free speech …