Galen College of Nursing - San Antonio — Local services in San Antonio

Colleges are supposed to be places where truth is pursued, where ideas are exchanged, and where freedom of speech is not just allowed, but protected. Yet, this institution has proven itself guilty of hypocrisy and cowardice. It has wrongfully terminated a man—not because he failed in his duties, not because he harmed anyone—but because he dared to acknowledge the anger that countless people rightfully feel toward a well-known white supremacist who openly opposed Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Amendment. For exercising his freedom of speech, for daring to speak truth in a simple conversation among peers, he was cast out. Fired. Silenced. Punished for refusing to bow to the comfort of racism.

Let us call this what it is: an act of racial discrimination, plain and simple. The institution hid behind procedure and policy, but the truth is undeniable. He was not dismissed for his performance. He was dismissed because he, as a Black man, expressed empathy with the pain caused by America’s long legacy of white supremacy. His words unsettled the fragile egos of those who would rather protect the image of racists than uphold the dignity of truth. That is not justice. That is not fairness. That is oppression in its most polished and insidious form.

And let us be clear—this is bigger than one man. When an institution fires someone for acknowledging the ugliness of racism, it sends a chilling message to every student and faculty member: Stay silent. Do not speak truth. Do not challenge injustice, or you will be next. This is a tactic as old as oppression itself—silence the bold, punish the brave, and hope the rest will fall in line. But we will not fall in line. We will not let fear dictate our voices, nor allow this institution to think it can trample on freedom of speech and human dignity without consequence.

This is why boycott is necessary. You cannot reason with an institution that values its reputation over justice. You cannot negotiate with leaders who care more about silencing discomfort than confronting racism. Petitions may be filed away, emails may be ignored, but boycotts hit where it hurts: in their pockets, in their enrollment numbers, in their public standing. History has proven this truth. When the oppressed withhold their participation, when the community unites in protest, systems of power are forced to listen. The Montgomery Bus Boycott reshaped the course of civil rights. Student walkouts and strikes have toppled corrupt leadership before. And we can do it again.

This is not just about defending one man’s right to free speech. This is about holding institutions accountable when they betray their mission. It is about rejecting the hypocrisy of a college that celebrates diversity in its brochures while silencing Black voices in its halls. It is about declaring, once and for all, that we will not fund or support institutions that punish truth-tellers while protecting the legacies of white supremacists.

We boycott because we believe in justice. We boycott because silence is complicity. We boycott because freedom of speech, racial equity, and human dignity are non-negotiable. The time for passive discontent is over. We must stand together, withdraw our support, and demand change.

To remain silent is to endorse the injustice. To continue supporting this institution is to side with the oppressor. Boycott is not just our right—it is our responsibility.

Because if a man can be fired for acknowledging the anger toward a racist who opposed Martin Luther King Jr. and the Civil Rights Amendment, then none of us are safe. None of us are free. And until we rise, until we resist, and until we boycott, injustice will continue to wear the mask...

Good afternoon STAY AWAY FROM THIS PLACE I'm writing in regards to a complaint I have against both WENDY MYERS & HOLLY HEBERT. I was recently kicked out of the LVN program San Antonio location (7/29) due to clinical requirements that were not met. Understandably. My problem is, it's not voluntary as both Ms.Myers and Ms.Herbert claim. I wanted to continue and was advised I couldn't although I was registered for classes without both my requirements or consent. I was also never given a deadline on went to complete these requirements and had every intention on completing them before next clinical. I also have excused make up absences that should've allotted me more time. Anywho, although completely against it I accept my fate. I then told them I will be canceling all student loans and they are not to touch anything if I'm being dropped. They told me that was not possible as they already initiated the paperwork ( after they withdrawed me) by the way, and after I told them not too touch it and it will be canceling my own loans even though they advised me their dep handled it . I said I rather be billed personally. I'm not sure what's going on here but sounds very suspect and fraudulent. Your LVN program director Iiterally lied on an email that had all my professors CC'd saying I stepped down. Is she what your program represents? I just want to be completely withdrawn from this program without my student loans being touched and...

Will update this if I see a change but so far, Teachers are great. However, I do NOT recommend to veterans. There is little to no communication with anyone from the San Antonio Campus. Calls go unanswered. Voicemails are left with nothing done about them. Emails left unread. The campus is probably understaffed and probably has a high turnover because it is extremely unorganized and can't seem to keep employees. As a vet, I am paying out of my own pocket for classes due to being given different info from different departments as well as the lack of communication regarding vet benefit certifications, financial aid office/bursar, registration, and Galen va department. Also, there will be some quarters that you won't get your full BAH because of how the program is set up. The only way you can communicate is going in person and even then, the people you need to speak to are not there. Maybe other Galen campuses in other cities are better but the San Antonio Campus is not one I would recommend. SAC has an amazing Student Veteran Center, I heard UIW...