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politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Protests Greet Hillary Clinton's Return to Wellesley College"

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton faced student protests at Wellesley College, her alma mater, where she was attending a women-led democracy summit and receiving an honor. Protesters labeled her as a "war criminal" and accused her of having "blood on her hands." The school administrators acknowledged the protest but did not condemn it. This comes after Clinton's recent appearance on the "Tonight Show" where she chided U.S. voters for being upset about the choices in the presidential election.

via New York Post |

#democracy-summit #hillary-clinton #politics

politics1 year ago•2 min saved

"Wellesley College Students Protest Hillary Clinton's Visit"

Hillary Clinton faced student protests during a visit to Wellesley College, her alma mater, where she was to receive an honor. Protesters labeled her a "war criminal" and accused her of having "blood on her hands." The school administrators acknowledged the protest but did not condemn it. This comes after Clinton chided U.S. voters during an appearance on the "Tonight Show" with Jimmy Fallon, urging them to recognize the stakes of the upcoming election.

via Fox News|

#activism #democracy-summit #hillary-clinton

us1 year ago•2 min saved

"Hillary Clinton's Controversial Homecoming at Wellesjson College Sparks Protests and Calls for Peace"

Hillary Clinton's return to Wellesley College for the opening of a research center named after her was met with protests from some students who objected to her presence, citing her legacy and alleged indifference to violence against Palestinians. Despite the demonstrations, Clinton participated in a panel on "democracy at a crossroads" and engaged with a student who confronted her during the event. The protesters declined to speak to reporters or disclose their affiliations.

via The New York Times|

#hillary-clinton #legacy #palestinian

education1 year ago•1 min saved

"Massachusetts Colleges Break $90,000 Barrier for Annual Costs"

Three colleges in Massachusetts, including Wellesley College, Boston University, and Tufts University, will now cost more than $90,000 a year for undergraduates, encompassing tuition, housing, and other expenses, prompting families to consider alternative options such as in-state community colleges and scholarship programs, as college prices continue to trend upwards. Paul Karger, co-founder of TwinFocus, advises setting up a 529 college savings account early and suggests asking for tuition contributions instead of holiday gifts from family members.

via CBS Boston|

#boston-university #college-costs #education

education2 years ago•3 min saved

Department of Education Launches Investigation into 7 Top Universities for Allegations of Antisemitism and Islamophobia

The Department of Education is investigating seven schools, including Wellesley College, over allegations of antisemitism and Islamophobia. This is the first investigation of its kind since the recent terror attack on Israel. Wellesley College officials have responded to the complaint and stated that they welcome the investigation. The DOE has warned that schools that do not comply with the recommendations made by the department may risk losing federal funding.

via WCVB Boston|

#antisemitism #department-of-education #education

education3 years ago•4 min saved

Wellesley College Votes to Admit Trans Men and Nonbinary Students.

Students at Wellesley College voted in a nonbinding ballot initiative to allow transgender men and nonbinary students to be eligible for admission, but the school does not plan to change its admissions policies. The college's "gender policy" currently invites applications from all those who live as women and consistently identify as women, including transgender women, as well as nonbinary people who were assigned female at birth and who feel they belong in the community of women. The vote comes at a time when the rights of transgender people are at the center of national debates, and students who support the initiative say the school's administrators have not done enough to support transgender students.

via NBC News|

#education #gender-inclusivity #lgbtq-rights

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Wellesley College Votes to Admit Trans Men and Nonbinary Applicants.

Students at Wellesley College, a women's liberal arts college in Massachusetts, have voted in favor of allowing transgender men and non-binary individuals who were assigned male at birth to enroll. The college currently accepts applications from people who "consistently identify and live as women," including cis, transgender, and nonbinary students. The vote is nonbinding, but the college plans to implement structural changes to support enrolled transgender students, including appointing a new director for the Office of LGBTQ+ Programs and Services and expanding all-gender bathrooms. Other women's colleges, including Smith College, Barnard College, and Bryn Mawr College, have already expanded their admissions to include transgender and nonbinary individuals.

via ABC News|

#education #inclusivity #nonbinary

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Wellesley College Votes to Admit Trans Men and Nonbinary Applicants.

Students at Wellesley College in Massachusetts voted in a non-binding election to extend admission to trans men and non-binary students, including using gender-neutral language. The proposed resolution will be presented to the college's board of trustees. However, the college's administrators have said there is "no plan" to immediately change school policy. The admissions policy currently notes that anyone who identifies as a woman is eligible for admission, but trans men are not considered.

via The Guardian|

#admissions-policy #education #inclusivity

education3 years ago•8 min saved

Wellesley College Students Vote to Admit Trans Men and Nonbinary Applicants, Adopt Gender-Neutral Language.

Students at Wellesley College in Massachusetts have approved a ballot initiative proposing that the college change its admissions policy to welcome all transgender and nonbinary applicants. Currently, the school only accepts applications from "those who live as women and consistently identify as women," which includes trans women and nonbinary students who "were assigned female at birth and who feel they belong in our community of women." The initiative also called on the school to use gender-neutral language when referring to its student body in official communications. The college issued a statement acknowledging the result of the ballot initiative, which it stressed is non-binding.

via NPR|

#admissions-policy #education #gender-inclusivity

education3 years ago•2 min saved

Wellesley College Votes to Embrace Gender Diversity in Admissions

Students at Wellesley College in Massachusetts have voted in favor of a non-binding referendum that would expand the college's admissions policy to include transgender men and all nonbinary people regardless of their assigned gender at birth. The referendum also proposed replacing all gender-specific language with gender-neutral language in reference to the student body. The women's college currently accepts those who "live as women and consistently identify as women," including transgender women, and nonbinary students who "were assigned female at birth and who feel they belong in our community of women." The college's Director of Media Relations stated that there is no plan to revisit its mission as a women's college or its admissions policy.

via CNN|

#admissions-policy #education #gender-neutral-language