Diversity

Pamela L. Eddy explores the combination of factors that must be considered to remove the obstacles.

Faculty groups still worry about provisions for dismissal; faculty and student groups oppose the DEI measure.

Jewish groups applauded the new federal policy, which they said embraced a controversial definition of antisemitism that includes criticism of Israel.

As Texas’ legislative session comes to a close this weekend, bills that would affect tenure and ban what lawmakers consider diversity, equity and inclusion programs are still pending.

“Florida’s public colleges and universities currently face a politically and ideologically driven assault unparalleled in U.S. history,” a preliminary report says.

Universities are seeking ways to improve educational outcomes for minority students. At UC Davis, that means creating identity-based centers that are also hubs for academic and mental health support.

A group of HBCUs is participating in a nationwide effort to bring college coursework to low-income high school students.

Survey of high school seniors suggests problems ahead for institutions that enroll Black and Latino students and men. This could be a hard year for community colleges.