Campus Reform: Hamline University - St. Paul

Hamline University claims to promote a "diverse community" that is a "welcoming and inclusive environment for all." Yet, their actions seem to suggest otherwise.

According to former Minnesota gubernatorial candidate Tom Emmer, Hamline University rescinded their offer for him to teach a course at its business school because of his conservative views.

The university had offered Emmer a position as an adjunct professor, but then decided against hiring him after select faculty voiced opposition to Emmer teaching, due to concerns regarding his political beliefs.

The school newspaper quoted Professor David Schultz as saying that "the faculty was concerned for two major reasons, including whether the political positions Emmer holds were incompatible with the university's mission, specifically his stances on same-sex marriage."