NEW ORLEANS – Tulane University and Loyola University says it will not penalize students for participating in peaceful protests.
The announcement comes off the heels of the aftermath of the Marjory Stoneman Douglas shooting in Florida where 17 people were killed. Since the shooting, protests and rallies have been organized by students across school campuses nationwide.
Tulane made its announcement through a blog post written by admissions director Jeff Schiffman.
Schiffman wrote that at Tulane University students will not be penalized for “standing up for what they believe in or for making opinions known though peaceful protests.”
“Here at Tulane, we understand that diversity of thought, and the ability to express it, is one of the most powerful tools a young mind can have. We believe that students should never lose their voice or passion,” Schiffman wrote.
Loyola University also shared a post on social media stating that participating in peaceful protests will not negatively impact them.
"Consistent with our Jesuit values of living as women and men for and with others, Loyola University New Orleans stands in solidarity with students who exercise their freedom of expression and participate in peaceful protests regarding matters of conscience," the post read.
See below for the full post: