Title IX
Baylor University wins exemption from Title IX’s sexual harassment provisions
By Fiona André — August 14, 2023
(RNS) — The private Baptist school argued discrimination complaints made by LGBTQ students were ‘inconsistent’ with the university’s religious values.
Bob Jones president resigns, accuses board chair of thwarting Title IX complaint
By Bob Smietana — April 6, 2023
(RNS) — President since 2014, Pettit had helped soften some of the school’s rules while maintaining its conservative beliefs. That did not sit well with some board members.
Federal court dismisses LGBTQ students’ class-action discrimination lawsuit
By Kathryn Post and Bob Smietana — January 13, 2023
(RNS) — The lawsuit claimed that the US Department of Education failed to protect LGBTQ+ students at religious schools from discrimination.
Students across country walk out, allege LGBTQ discrimination at religious schools
By Alejandra Molina — October 10, 2022
(RNS) — 'You can just see there's this pattern and movement happening of students and employees at these Christian universities finally saying, ‘enough is enough,'' said Chloe Guillot, a graduate student at Seattle Pacific University.
The slow-moving rift in evangelical Christian higher education
By Jacob Lupfer — April 22, 2022
(RNS) — Christian colleges grapple with their theological traditions, but change will be slow.
Former Liberty University spokesman Scott Lamb sues school for retaliation
By Bob Smietana — October 25, 2021
(RNS) — Scott Lamb was Liberty's primary spokesman during the final years of Jerry Falwell Jr.'s tenure as president of the university.
What a Title IX lawsuit might mean for religious universities
By Susan L Trollinger and William Trollinger — June 15, 2021
(The Conversation) — A recent Title IX lawsuit alleges discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation at religious schools. Two scholars argue that this might be a pivotal moment.
Students expelled over same-sex marriages sue Fuller for discrimination
By Emily McFarlan Miller and Alejandra Molina — January 10, 2020
(RNS) — In an amended complaint filed this week, two former students allege Fuller Theological Seminary violated anti-discrimination laws when it expelled them after learning they were married to people of the same sex.
Pelosi, DeVos address Christian educators on policy and faith
By Adelle M. Banks — January 30, 2019
WASHINGTON (RNS) — The opening session of the conference of Christian college presidents featured speeches by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos, who spoke of their faith as an integral part of their work.
Texas judge blocks Obama transgender bathroom rules
By USA Today — August 22, 2016
WASHINGTON — A federal judge in Texas has sided with school districts opposing the Obama administration's directive on transgender bathrooms, temporarily blocking the directive just before on the first day of school in Texas Monday.
How Title IX exemptions force LGBT students to suffer in silence
By guest — July 14, 2016
(RNS) When a man I was dating last fall physically assaulted me, I felt the full impact of how vulnerable my school’s Title IX waiver made me.
California bill would limit exemptions for religious colleges
By Kimberly Winston — June 29, 2016
(RNS) Some hail it as an overdue protection, while others say it is an affront to religious freedom.
Leadership changes at Cedarville University point to conservative direction
By Sarah Pulliam Bailey — December 13, 2013
(RNS) Changes at a private Christian university in Ohio include an exodus of women faculty in leadership positions.
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