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Marquee Conference for Women Historians Canceled, Co-Presidents Ousted
A message to prospective “Big Berks” attendees led to online blame on the planned host university and the political moment. But the cancellation is more complicated than that.
UC System Freezes Hiring, Bans Diversity Statement Mandates
Kentucky’s Legislature Is Rushing Through a Bill to Ban DEI
House Bill 4, which also targets courses that “indoctrinate participants with a discriminatory concept,” is on the brink of passage. Opponents have raised academic freedom concerns.
Trump Is Targeting DEI in Higher Ed. But What Does He Mean?
Colleges are supposed to comply with the administration’s recent guidance by the end of the week. But it’s hard to tell which activities the White House actually opposes.
Following Trump EOs, Naval Academy Prohibits Class Materials
Education Department Cancels Another $350M in Contracts, Grants
The cancellations came after anti-DEI activist Christopher Rufo posted on social media about the programs.
AAUP: Academic Freedom Doesn’t Require Institutional Neutrality
GOP State Lawmakers Targeting DEI and Tenure Again
Even before Trump’s return, Republican legislators in some states were rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The campaign continues in current legislative sessions.