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In 1987, Wesleyan granted Cosby an honorary doctorate of letters. Questions were being raised as to whether these degrees should be rescinded as a means to destroy this symbolism in college environments already plagued with rape culture. In the cultural dialogue that followed the bringing-forth of these stories, attention began to turn to the 37 colleges and universities, Wesleyan being one, that have granted Cosby an honorary degree, a symbol of institutional support. Cosby has now been formally charged with three felony accounts of aggravated indecent assault, which comes after more than 40 women have come forward publicly stating that they are survivors of instances in which Bill Cosby sexually assaulted them.
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It is news to none that there is strong evidence to suggest that Bill Cosby is a serial rapist. Wesleyan also has a longstanding history of association with Bill Cosby. Wesleyan was featured in Kirby Dick’s The Hunting Ground, a 2015 documentary about rape on college campuses. Hookup culture at this University has extensively been written about on Wesleying and elsewhere. Community and official support resources can be accessed here, here, and here.Ĭonversations and actions regarding sexual assault at Wesleyan are nothing new. (Photo by Olivia Drake)Ĭontent warning: This article discusses allegations of sexual assault.
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Cosby meeting with the Director of University Relations and John Woodhouse ’53 during a 2010 fundraising event for Green Street Arts Center.