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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION

UT Dallas shutters DEI office in light of new Texas law
The school initially tried to keep the DEI office under a rebranded name, but was forced to close it down this Apri…
By Alex Price '24
May 6, 2024
College of Idaho seeks philosophy & religion prof dedicated to DEI
The job posting states that the college is searching for ‘candidates who share the College’s commitment to creating…
By Justin Choi '26
May 1, 2024
Anti-DEI bill failed to pass Kentucky legislature
The bill would have fought back against “discriminatory concepts” in higher education.
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Apr 18, 2024
Two-thirds of colleges require DEI courses to graduate: report
​A new report found that a staggering 67% of colleges and universities across America it reviewed have Diversity, E…
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 12, 2024
Woke Stanford 'math equity' professor under scrutiny for alleged 'reckless disregard of accuracy' in research
Math professor and ‘math equity’ advocate Jo Boaler is accused of ‘reckless disregard for accuracy through citation…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Apr 12, 2024
Louisiana Republicans take aim at DEI on college campuses
​Republicans in Louisiana are attempting to follow other conservative states in taking action against Diversity, Eq…
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 8, 2024
Seattle Public Schools throws away gifted students program due to 'historical inequity'
​Seattle Public Schools decided to throw away its gifted students program over concerns it isn't inclusive enough.
By Adam Sabes 
Apr 4, 2024
Texas lawmaker says ignoring state DEI ban could cost colleges millions
After a ban on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion programs went into effect in Texas on Jan. 1, one lawmaker in the s…
By Adam Sabes 
Mar 28, 2024
Temple University law school hosts event for students who 'identify as diverse in some way'
Temple University hosted a reception specifically for "students who identify as diverse in some way."
By Benjamin Brown '26
Mar 22, 2024
West Virginia's 'Restoring Sanity Act' would redirect money from DEI brainwashing to 'merit scholarships'
A new bill put forward in the West Virginia State Senate would ban DEI initiatives in public colleges and universit…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Mar 17, 2024
DEI staffers at UVA shrug shoulders at prof who offered extra credit for attending anti-Israel event days after Oct. 7
Emails obtained by the Washington Examiner showed that UVA DEI staffers seemed to not think it serious that a profe…
By Elad Vaida 
Mar 15, 2024
Intersectional 'Body Justice Week' workshop incentivizes student attendees with free sex toys
The week-long celebration will be hosted by the University of Cincinnati's Women's Center during Jan. 22-27.
By Emma Arns '26
Jan 16, 2024
Western Illinois' National Day of Racial Healing observance features 'Racism for White People' lecture
The Office of Justice, Inclusion, Diversity, and Equity will be observing the day for the first time by hosting var…
By Austin Browne  '24
Jan 15, 2024
UPDATE: University reverses course, cancels plan for ‘Office of Campus and Community Belonging’
The University of Texas at San Antonio announced it has ended plans to open the new office, which would have replac…
By Austin Browne  '24
Jan 12, 2024
UChicago to award more 'Inclusive Climate Grants' to advance DEI in physical sciences
Since at least 2021, the University of Chicago’s Physical Sciences Department (PSD) has reviewed applications for '…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 11, 2024
University of Utah job applications may require diversity statements, contrary to school’s claims
The University of Utah is requiring diversity statements for professor job applications, including for seemingly un…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 9, 2024
Chancellor's proposal to cut DEI to reduce deficit deemed 'extreme' by faculty and students
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Chancellor Rodney Bennett proposed various spending cuts, including some to DEI offi…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jan 9, 2024
Princeton takes down DEI staff page after Rufo riducule
Princeton University has removed a Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion staff page from its website after being scrutin…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 9, 2024
Intersectional conference will examine how the 'feminist body' relates to 'the pursuit of peace and justice'
Southern Connecticut State University’s Women’s and Gender Studies Department is calling for proposals for its 2024…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 9, 2024
Harvard profs slam DEI, call for reforms to enhance academic freedom
Harvard faculty members have raised concerns about the university's current woke culture and its emphasis on Divers…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Jan 3, 2024
St. Cloud State to host 15th annual 'Power in Diversity Leadership Conference'
The event is scheduled for Jan. 25-27 in Minnesota and will feature a theme of 'Inclusive Innovation.'
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 3, 2024
UVM's 2024 DEI event lineup includes 'Inclusive Excellence Symposium'
The University of Vermont's Divsion of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion announced its 2024 signature events that wi…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Jan 2, 2024
Prof who denies Hamas raped Israelis NOT selected for top DEI role
Minnesota Professor Sima Shakhsari made her claims during the interview for an associate dean position at the Offic…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Dec 29, 2023
Utah gov says he would ban 'very political' college DEI statements
Utah Governor Spencer Cox said that he would sign a bill banning state universities from compelling new employees t…
By Patrick  McDonald '26
Dec 27, 2023
Three lawmakers that stood up to campus DEI this year
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs are increasingly employed under the guise of 'social justice' to ad…
By Campus Reform 
Dec 26, 2023
MSU awarding DEI scholarships for 'inclusive excellence'
Michigan State University’s College of Social Science will award thousands next year under its Diversity, Equity, a…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Dec 22, 2023
Michigan offering diversity grants to boost DEI at graduate student level
Michigan's Rackham Graduate School is calling for diversity project proposals from faculty and students and will aw…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Dec 21, 2023
Harvard appears to delete then republish two DEI-related web pages
Two seemingly deleted Harvard University pages on heritage months and pronouns have been added back to the school’s…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Dec 20, 2023
Crenshaw proposes bill to end funding for schools with mandatory DEI statements
Rep. Dan Crenshaw announced proposed legislation that would prohibit federal funding to any college or university t…
By Campus Reform 
Dec 20, 2023
Biden administration announces new $93 million equity plan for 'minority-serving institutions'
The Biden administration announced a grant to fund historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs), tribally c…
By Emma Arns '26
Dec 18, 2023
Dept. of Ed awards grant to 'equity'-based mental health program
The University of Colorado Denver recently secured a $3.15 million dollar grant for Project ASPIRE, an ‘equity-focu…
By Austin Browne  '24
Dec 13, 2023
Iowa Board of Regents vote to curb DEI in state universities
In November, the board approved a series of 10 proposals seeking to gut the DEI bureaucracy in the state’s three pu…
By Ranen Aschemann '27
Dec 12, 2023
UW regents narrowly reject deal that would have limited DEI initiatives and given school $800 million
In a 9-8 vote, the University of Wisconsin System board of regents voted against a proposal that would reshuffle DE…
By Campus Reform 
Dec 12, 2023
Claudine Gay is a DEI hire lacking intellectual credentials, critics argue
Harvard alumnus Bill Ackman claims that the university presidential search committee 'would not consider a candidat…
By Campus Reform 
Dec 9, 2023
Howard prof calls DEI 'not only legally permissible, but also morally imperative'
Ivory Toldson, an NAACP Education Innovation and Research Director, recommends more Diversity, Equity, and Inclusi…
By Wyatt Eichholz  '24
Nov 13, 2023
UMich 'doubling down' on DEI with latest campus-wide initiative
Michigan's new 'DEI 2.0 Plan' includes proposals to 'enhance diversity, equity and inclusion in biomedical and heal…
By Wyatt Eichholz  '24
Nov 8, 2023
Leftists college presidents form new coalition to 'resist anti-DEI legislation'
The new coalition is made up of more than 60 college leaders and organizations around the country to combat legisla…
By Ben  Mincey '25
Nov 1, 2023
As critical thinking skills drop, higher education prioritizes ‘inclusion’
While academic excellence continues to decline, universities focus on Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) ideolo…
By Emily Fowler  '24
Oct 2, 2023
Conservative group exposes student gov for attempting to force club to create DEI position
High Point University's Student Government Association recently attempted to ensure that all campus organizations f…
By Wyatt Eichholz  '24
Sep 28, 2023
Candidates call out CCP threat on campus, DEI, and CRT
'We shouldn't have them in our universities,' DeSantis said when asked about China.
By Celine Ryan Ciccio 
Sep 28, 2023
Colorado College offers 'safe haven' for students to flee anti-DEI states
The Healing and Affirming Village and Empowerment Network (HAVEN) program is specifically designed to attract trans…
By Emma Arns '26
Sep 26, 2023
Ole Miss grants up to $2k in extra funding for student groups that push DEI
The extra funding for DEI comes from the Student Advisory Board fees that all students pay via tuition.
By Matt Cairo '24
Sep 21, 2023
Constitutional Law prof says he was escorted away from class by security after expressing concerns about DEI
‘It entered my head when they were walking me to the dean’s suite that if I twitched or something I might get shot,…
By Melanie  Wilcox 
Sep 20, 2023
Audio released of DEI instructor berating principal who challenged her assumptions and later killed himself
'You and your whiteness think that you can tell me what’s really going on with black people,' the instructor said.
By Melanie  Wilcox 
Sep 20, 2023
New College of Florida introduces new 'Odyssey' course, will eliminate 'pseudoscience' Gender Studies program
Citing the need to recommit to its founding mission of providing a liberal education, New College is offering a cou…
By Jack  Roberts  and Joshua Odutola  
Sep 19, 2023
Man who led charge against affirmative action in college admissions sues law firms for discrimination
Students for Fair Admissions "reaffirms that ‘[e]liminating racial discrimination means eliminating all of it,’" bo…
By Melanie  Wilcox 
Sep 19, 2023
ACLU calls for 'education equity,' still supports 'race conscious admission policies'
A recent ACLU blog post lists several methods that schools at all levels can pursue to combat systemic inequality t…
By Brendan  McDonald '25
Sep 18, 2023
Colleges continue to recruit for high-paying DEI administrator positions
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion roles are currently among the most sought after in higher education, with many ins…
By Travis Morgan  '26
Sep 14, 2023
University president warns lawmakers to 'think twice' about restricting DEI, scholars disagree
Plymouth State University President Dr. Donald Birx said DEI programs increase student enrollment, retention, and g…
By Haika  Mrema '24
Sep 7, 2023
Cornell announces new ice cream flavor, fashion exhibit to signal commitment to 'free expression' despite its DEI efforts
'Do these two values, of diversity and free expression, sometimes come into tension with one another? Of course the…
By Melanie  Wilcox 
Sep 5, 2023