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Mayo Threatens Firing Professor for Interviews—and Idioms
A longtime faculty member at the medical school is being threatened with termination after interviews he gave to CNN and The New York Times.
Increasing Women’s Representation in STEM Fields
Leaders in academe hold several keys to correct the well-documented tendency to undervalue women’s work, writes Nina Gray.
Students Trust Professors More Than Presidents or DEI Officers on Dealing With Racism
DEI as an ‘Act of Resistance’
Political and legal attacks have made DEI work challenging in many states. Some professionals are leaving, but those who stay say they’re fighting for students, faculty and the future of college equity.
A Battle Over DEI in Central Virginia
Despite their differences, both the Virginia Military Institute and the University of Virginia have defended diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in the face of criticism.
MathFest in Florida? Some LGBTQ+ Mathematicians Aren’t Going
The Mathematical Association of America is facing controversy for deciding to host its big annual conference in Tampa.
Indigenous American Scholarships May Fall Short
Some recent scholarship programs for Indigenous American students don’t live up to the hype, Gresham D. Collom writes.
An Exaggerated Death of DEI at UNC’s Med School
Multiple outlets reported that a diversity, equity and inclusion task force’s recommendations at UNC’s School of Medicine aren’t moving forward. The truth appears more complex.