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Unoeste suspends and expels students over sexual ranking
Unoeste suspended and expelled students it held responsible for creating a sexual ranking.
The students were studying psychology at the university in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state.
The university said it reviewed each student’s conduct and allowed them to defend themselves, but will not identify those punished.
São Paulo police are investigating the creation and sharing of the ranking.
The case was reported to the Women’s Defense Police Station on August 21, and the university says it has provided support and follow-up since learning about it.
The ranking prompted a protest against the objectification and violence women face in university settings.
The state public security department has not yet responded to a request for an update on the investigation.
Unoeste suspended and expelled students after completing an internal inquiry into a sexual ranking organized by psychology students.
The university said it assessed each student’s conduct and respected their right to respond.
It said it would not release names or other information that could link individuals to penalties.
São Paulo state police are investigating the creation and sharing of the ranking.
The case was registered with the Women’s Defense Police Station on August 21.
- Who
- Unoeste students in its psychology course organized the ranking; the university suspended and expelled those responsible.
- What
- The university completed an internal inquiry into a sexual ranking and imposed penalties.
- When
- The case was registered on August 21; the university reported completing its inquiry on October 15, 2026.
- Where
- Unoeste, in Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state, Brazil.
- Why
- The university investigated the students’ conduct after the ranking was organized and shared.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
The Frente Pela Vida das Mulheres collective protested against the objectification of women and violence in the university environment.
The case was registered with the Women’s Defense Police Station.
Unoeste said it had completed its inquiry and had suspended and expelled students.
- University
- Unoeste (University of Western São Paulo)
- Course
- Psychology
- Location
- Presidente Prudente, São Paulo state
- Case registration
- August 21
- Penalties
- Suspensions and expulsions
What people are saying
May no woman who was exposed, humiliated or assaulted feel compelled to remain silent. Reporting it is also a way to break with the logic that protects those who commit violence.