"This is a "University" that needs to be closed down, an academic laughingstock, a drain on tax dollars, a waste of space."
When I was there, their physics, biochemistry, and chemical engineering departments were very good.
Our professor for Molecular Genetics would come into class and say, "I got a phone call from Watson (of Watson and Crick) last night, and guess what..."
He was right on the cutting edge, and aflame with enthusiasm for his subject. No politics, either.
But then, that was back in the 70s.
Even then the Arts and Parties departments were awash in detrius. Favorite quote: "Oh, wow, man, you can't do science when you're stoned."
Ward Churchill has not destroyed the University, the utterly incompetent administration has burned the franchise. The alumni should be screaming for their heads (there is no tenure for administration).