College accused of fat-shaming students

Bryn Mawr apologizes after sending e-mails

By WND News Services
Published February 5, 2015 at 6:13pm

(CBS News) Pennsylvania's Bryn Mawr College is apologizing after sending e-mails to students identified as overweight.

The messages that invited them to join a program to shed pounds were sent with the intention of raising awareness about health risks associated with being overweight, but the idea backfired and the liberal arts college is now being accused of "fat-shaming," reports CBS News medical contributor Dr. Holly Phillips.

Located 11 miles west of Philadelphia, Bryn Mawr is known for its liberal traditions and female student body.

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