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Michigan State Cancels Lunar New Year Event Following Trump’s DEI Order

A college within Michigan State University canceled a lunch celebrating the Lunar New Year in part because of President Trump’s...

Lawmakers Say Boise State Flouted DEI Ban

Lawmakers in Idaho accused Boise State University officials of skirting a statewide ban on diversity, equity and inclusion during a...

U of Tennessee Pays Student Who Faced Expulsion $180K

The University of Tennessee is paying one of its pharmacy graduates $180,000 and giving the Foundation for Individual Rights and...
A map showing states with enacted anti-DEI legislation and pending or attempted anti-DEI bills.

College Leaders Galvanize to Fight the Anti-DEI ‘Chaos’

Education for All, a grassroots network of mostly community college leaders, is spreading strategies for how to resist anti-DEI bills and rhetoric.

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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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.

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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.