‘Women’s College’ Under Fire After Letting Men Into Dorms, Showers, Teams
The U.S. Department of Education has opened a Title IX investigation into Smith College for admitting biological males and granting them access to women-only spaces such as dorms, bathrooms, and athletic teams. The investigation focuses on whether the college violates the single-sex exception under Title IX, which is based on biological sex rather than gender identity. Officials argue that allowing biological males into women's spaces undermines privacy, fairness, and the legal definition of single-sex institutions.
- ▪The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights is investigating Smith College for potential Title IX violations.
- ▪Smith College is accused of admitting biological males and allowing them into women-only dormitories, bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams.
- ▪Title IX's single-sex exception applies to biological sex, not gender identity, meaning institutions admitting males may no longer qualify as single-sex.
- ▪Assistant Secretary for Civil Rights Kimberly Richey stated that admitting biological males compromises the integrity of all-women institutions.
- ▪The Trump Administration emphasizes enforcing biological reality and fairness in education and sports under federal law.
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Biological Males at Smith College Trigger New Title IX Investigation By Ward Clark | 12:13 PM on May 05, 2026 The opinions expressed by contributors are their own and do not necessarily represent the views of RedState.com. AP Photo/Jae C. Hong It seems too many of our country's education institutions are requiring reminders that Title IX means what it says, not what they wish it said, and that biological reality is a thing. One such is the historically all-women Smith College, now under investigation by the United States Department of Education under Title IX. Why? They are not only admitting men, but they are also allowing men into women's dorms, bathrooms, showers, and so on.
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