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KCarl Smith: Is your tax money still funding 'woke' offices? |…
4+ hour, 5+ min ago (851+ words) In 2024, the Alabama legislature passed SB129 to stop public colleges from using tax dollars to fund diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices and to prohibit the teaching of divisive concepts. The law was clear: state-funded schools cannot promote the idea that…...
University of Montevallo cuts 9 minors, including African American,…
1+ week, 6+ day ago (196+ words) Facing an $8 million deficit, the University of Montevallo (UM) Board of Trustees voted Friday morning to discontinue nine minors and seven concentrations. Wesley Hallman, executive director of marketing and communications at UM, told WVTM13, "With the elimination of these academic minors…...
State Rep. Garrett bill to repeal University of Alabama School of…
1+ mon, 2+ day ago (607+ words) MONTGOMERY " The Alabama House of Representatives passed a bill Thursday to remove the language in state statute that requires the University of Alabama (UA) School of Social Work to remain a standalone college under the authority of the Board of…...
University of South Alabama: No detailed review required for student…
1+ mon, 5+ day ago (272+ words) The University of South Alabama (USA) responded to an 1819 News media inquiry regarding a sex toy bingo night held at the Student Center last week. The event, sponsored by Generation Action, Planned Parenthood's college arm, was approved for the university…...
'We must wash our hands of DEI in medical schools': Tuberville calls…
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (586+ words) 1819 News is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Alabama Policy Institute, which has been one of the strongest voices in the state, promoting and preserving Alabama Values for 33 years. Oversight for 1819 News is provided by a separate not-for-profit board of…...
UA Faculty Senate suspends its own rules to push political statement…
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (280+ words) On Tuesday evening, the University of Alabama Faculty Senate voted to demand that the university reinstate two canceled publications: ALICE Magazine and Nineteen Fifty-Six. According to a source, the final vote count on the statement was 55-15, with nine abstentions. In…...
House committee passes bill repealing law establishing University of…
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (139+ words) MONTGOMERY " Members of the House Ways and Means Education Committee passed legislation repealing a law establishing the University of Alabama's School of Social Work on Tuesday. The bill by State Rep. Danny Garrett (R-Trussville) would remove the language in state…...
Misleading social media post raises alarm in Hackleburg; Police chief…
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (211+ words) The small town of Hackleburg was whipped into a frenzy last Friday after local law enforcement said false statements were spread on social media. "It has been brought to our attention that a post circulating on Facebook stated that a…...
State Rep. Garrett files bill to repeal University of Alabama School…
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (123+ words) The social sciences program is currently required by state law via Section 16-47-170: The School of Social Work has been plagued by allegations that it pushes diversity, equity, and inclusion and other divisive concepts. An image featured in the school's fundraising…...
Annie Holmquist: You can’t be diverse if you exclude white men
2+ mon, 19+ hour ago (632+ words) It's that time of year again when everyone from columnists to friends on Facebook proudly post the books they've read in the last year, and the ones they hope to tackle in the next. As an avid reader, I'm always…...