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What DEI Professionals in Red States Are Thinking

Kaleb L. Briscoe spoke with Inside Higher Ed about the effects of bans on DEI staff members and how they’re navigating this politically volatile time.

Amy Wax Sues, Accuses Penn of Racial Double Standard for Speech About Black, Jewish People

University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax is suing her institution, asking a judge to overturn Penn’s sanctions against her...
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Historians’ Council Vetoes Gaza Scholasticide Condemnation

American Historical Association convention-goers overwhelmingly passed the statement on Jan. 5, but the group’s top elected body has vetoed it without letting all AHA members vote. 

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Colleges Recognize 9th Annual Day of Racial Healing

On Jan. 21, dozens of colleges will dedicate time to support racial reconciliation and justice through education and facilitated discussions.

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the state’s DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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Report: Improving Completion for Students of Color in CTE Programs

Research from the Urban Institute offers five promising practices in retaining students of color in career and technical programs at community colleges.

Fewer New Med Students Are Black, Hispanic

While the number of first-year medical students in the U.S. rose 0.8 percent over all between fall 2023–24 and fall...
A photograph of a "die-in" protest at the Modern Language Association annual convention. Dozens of people are lying on the floor in a hotel, and people are standing around them with signs.

Denied Vote on Pro-BDS Resolution, MLA Convention Attendees Protest

The backlash continues to the Modern Language Association Executive Council’s fall decision not to let members vote on a pro-Palestinian resolution.