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Sexual Assault at God’s Harvard

Kiera Feldman

The New Republic

  • 2015 |
  • Article |
  • LIVINGSTON AWARD |
  • LOCAL REPORTING |
  • WINNER |

Based on an online tip from an assault victim, Feldman investigated Patrick Henry College’s mishandling of sexual assault complaints. Interviews with several female students reveal a college administration that covered up sexual assaults and shifted blame to victims. Although other colleges and universities have come under fire for their handling of similar complaints, Patrick Henry College is one of a handful that avoids compliance with federal laws such as Title IX or the Clery Act by declining all federal funding.

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