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Former Professors Seek Justice in Discrimination Lawsuit Against Augustana University

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Sioux Falls, South Dakota – Both parties involved in a discrimination lawsuit against Augustana University are pushing for a jury trial. Former professors Lisa Grevlos and Paul Nesheim claim that their termination was retaliation for engaging in protected activity, discriminatory based on age and sex, and a violation of the university’s faculty handbook. They seek compensation for the loss of their positions, damage to their reputations, emotional distress, and violations of their civil rights. Grevlos and Nesheim assert several causes of action in their amended complaint. Grevlos claims retaliation after filing a Title IX complaint, … Read more

Lawsuit Unveils Disturbing Allegations of Sexual Harassment by Former New Mexico State University Professor

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Las Cruces, New Mexico – A former professor at New Mexico State University is facing allegations of sexual harassment in a lawsuit filed by a woman identified as Jane Doe. The lawsuit claims that the university failed to take action after being made aware of the incident. The accused professor, Joseph Berning, retired quietly at the end of the 2022 spring semester. According to the lawsuit, Berning had a reputation for using his position to groom and sexually harass his students while he was employed at the university. This is not the first time such … Read more

University of California’s D.E.I. Statements Survive Lawsuit as Court Dismisses Challenge

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A lawsuit challenging the University of California’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (D.E.I.) statements has been dismissed. The lawsuit alleged that the university’s D.E.I. statements violated the First Amendment rights of students and faculty by imposing ideological orthodoxy. The dismissal of the lawsuit was based on the argument that the statements were merely aspirational and did not create a legal obligation. The plaintiffs in the lawsuit contended that the D.E.I. statements endorsed a specific political viewpoint and created a hostile environment for individuals with differing opinions. They argued that the university’s policies and practices related to … Read more

Man Allegedly Threatens to Harm University of Minnesota Students, Prompts Heavy Police Presence in Watson

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WATSON, Minnesota – Law enforcement officials have surrounded the home of a suspect in an alleged threat, leading to the shutdown of a portion of the city of Watson. The University of Minnesota identified the suspect as 41-year-old Joseph Mark Rongstad, who reportedly made a threat on social media to “start killing kids” on the Twin Cities campus. The university canceled its alert around 1 p.m. after announcing that the Chippewa County Sheriff’s Office had contained Rongstad in their county. Posts made on a Facebook page for Rongstad’s business, which appear to be from him, … Read more