Michigan State’s Gender-Neutral Dorm Bathrooms Spark Parental Alarm and Questions about Student Safety

Michigan State University recently unveiled a $37.1 million renovation of Campbell Hall, a nearly century-old dorm reserved for honor students. Among the flashy upgrades—new windows, upgraded common areas, and modernized mechanical systems—came a controversial change: the removal of gender-segregated bathrooms in favor of unisex, community-style facilities. The new design includes single-stall showers, sinks, and toilets accessible to all students regardless of gender. While touted as a progressive move to “provide greater flexibility” amid shifting student demographics, this shift has triggered unease from concerned parents who question whether this new arrangement truly respects the privacy and safety of young men and...