A new California bill requiring community colleges to offer abortions sparked praise and criticism after advancing in the state legislature this month. Supporters believe it will increase students’ access to abortions while opponents say it will increase pressure on students to abort their unborn babies. The bill would expand a 2023 Democrat state law that mandated abortions on public college and university campuses in California. Assemblymember Catherine Stefani, a Democr

Candidates aren’t required to ‘submit a statement of any kind as part of the hiring process,’ university says The University of Nevada Las Vegas recently posted a library security guard position that basically requires candidates to agree with its diversity, equity and inclusion position, according to the job description. The role of the “Safety Operations Supervisor” is to “oversee and maintain the safety and loss prevention of the University Libraries for our faculty, staf

The University of Virginia is offering multiple fall 2026 courses addressing sexuality, gender, and queer theory through its Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality. Among the offerings are “Streaming Sexualities” and “Human Sexualities”, courses that examine sexuality through academic frameworks including feminist and queer theory. “Streaming Sexualities” will be co-taught by associate professors Lisa Speidel and Andre Cavalcante, both of whom are affiliated with UVA’s De

University of San Francisco professor Colette N. Cann teaches Critical Race Theory and researches “Whiteness and Education,” “Race in K12,” and race in higher education, according to her university faculty profile. USF lists Critical Race Theory and “Race and Education” among Cann’s areas of expertise. Her profile states that she teaches “critical race theory, praxis and methodology,” “critical media analysis,” and “racism in higher education.” Cann is currently an associate

Micro-credential teaches that ‘inclusive practices can strengthen teams, organizations and communities’ The University of Colorado Boulder is offering a new micro-credential about workforce preparation skills that, based on its description, appears to take a diversity, equity, and inclusion approach. The course, “From Theory to Action: Cultivating Inclusivity and Belonging,” is offered for free this fall by the Office for Access and Community Engagement in the College of Art

Founded in 1979, International Friendships Inc. (IFI) aims to promote and encourage hospitality towards international students. The organization began when Bruce Erikson, pastor of Little Covenant Baptist Church, envisioned international students at Ohio State University (OSU) experiencing God’s love through openness and friendliness. Erikson welcomed students into his home, took them grocery shopping and celebrated holidays with them, according to IFI. Additionally, Mabel Ba

For many students, college may seem intimidating. College can especially overwhelm international students who face the challenges of learning a new language, culture and customs. According to ScienceDirect.com, 95% of international students under age 40 struggle with loneliness. Luckily, several Christian organizations are working to help international students navigate life in the United States. Bridges International, a Christian nonprofit that centers on building strong rel

Spiritual Formation Opportunities (SFOs) have been greatly affected by COVID-19, just like the rest of campus. Students who have attended Malone in the past couple of years have seen the changing SFO protocols, including times when SFOs were optional. Since the school year began in fall 2021, the Office of Spiritual Formation (OSF) has reinstated SFO requirements for students, and as of spring 2022, the required SFO attendance is back to its original 15 per semester. With the

Malone’s residential halls are known for their diverse communities where students can get to know each other and build strong relationships. These communities, however, will be changing in the fall. On Feb. 17, an email written by Dr. David King announced Malone’s five-year partnership with Summit Academy, a non-profit school for alternate learners. Devol Hall will be repurposed as the school’s primary location in the summer and Summit Academy students are anticipated to be i