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Black Scholars Face Anonymous Accusations in Anti-DEI Crusade
Since right-wing firebrand Christopher Rufo helped bring down Harvard’s president, at least seven more scholars—most of them Black—have confronted accusations of plagiarism or research misconduct spread by conservative media.
S.C. House Bill Says Colleges Can’t Request DEI Statements
The South Carolina House of Representatives has passed a bill that would ban public colleges and universities from asking applicants...
Alabama Governor Signs Bill Targeting DEI, ‘Divisive Concepts’
Despite protests from students on multiple campuses, Alabama’s governor signed into law Wednesday legislation that will, within public higher education...
Goldwater Institute Sues Arizona Regents Over DEI Training
A conservative think tank is suing the Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of an Arizona State University professor who...
Alabama Lawmakers OK Bill Targeting DEI, ‘Divisive Concepts’
The Republican-controlled Alabama Legislature passed a bill Tuesday that would, within public higher education institutions, limit so-called “divisive concepts” plus...
Civil Rights Groups Push Back Against Wave of Anti-DEI Bills
So far this year, at least five state legislatures have passed bills seeking to curtail diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education. This year’s batch may seep more into the classroom.
Hopkins Medicine’s DEI Chief Resigns After Backlash to Comments on Privilege
The vice president and chief diversity officer of Johns Hopkins Medicine stepped down from her position Tuesday after a conservative...
Indiana U Abandons Plan to Spin Off Part of Kinsey Institute
The Indiana University Board of Trustees unanimously agreed Friday to jettison a controversial proposal to spin off part of the...