Faculty members at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) donated overwhelmingly to left-wing political candidates during recent election cycles, according to a report by Campus Reform based on Federal Election Commission (FEC) data.
The analysis found that 93.4% of all political donations from UCSD faculty went to left-wing candidates, with individual professors contributing thousands of dollars to Democratic campaigns and causes. Kathleen French, one of the institution’s top donors, reportedly gave $14,580 to left-wing candidates.
Major Faculty Donors Identified
The report highlights several prominent faculty donors, including Professor Emeritus Charles Berry and Professor Sheldon Morris, who contributed $11,625 through six individual donations to left-wing candidates. Attempts by Campus Reform to reach these professors for comment were unsuccessful.
These findings have reignited longstanding conservative concerns about ideological bias in higher education. Critics argue that such lopsided political giving patterns reflect a broader institutional leftward tilt that may influence classroom environments and campus culture.
Broader Implications for Higher Education
The report comes amid ongoing national debates about political diversity in academia and concerns from some parents about ideological indoctrination on college campuses. Conservative commentators have pointed to this data as evidence supporting their claims that universities have become centers for left-leaning political activism.
While the analysis focuses on UCSD, similar patterns have been documented at numerous other universities across the country. The report suggests this reflects a broader trend in American higher education rather than an isolated phenomenon at a single institution.
As election cycles approach, such findings may influence discussions about academic freedom, donor transparency, and the political role of educational institutions. The data also raises questions about whether peer institutions show comparable donation patterns among their faculty members.
Source: www.thegatewaypundit.com — https://www.thegatewaypundit.com/2026/11/crooked-93-4-political-donations-uc-san-diego/