Central Michigan University scraps ‘white privilege’ essay requirement amid backlash
Central Michigan University has removed a controversial admissions requirement that asked prospective counseling students to read and discuss Peggy McIntosh’s essay on white privilege. The change followed exposure by Corey DeAngelis, who shared internal documents from a whistleblower. The decision has sparked debate over ideological influence in public universities and the balance between awareness and impartiality in admissions.
Central Michigan University has removed a controversial admissions requirement that asked prospective counseling students to read and discuss Peggy McIntosh’s essay on white privilege. The change followed exposure by Corey DeAngelis, who shared internal documents from a whistleblower. The decision has sparked debate over ideological influence in public universities and the balance between awareness and impartiality in admissions.
