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DEI Under Attack: The Truth from the Frontlines of Academia

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

In a climate where DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) is being vilified, this year's panels didn't hold back. As states roll back DEI programs and silence academic voices, these experts stood firm and affirmed that this is not simply a political momentit's a moral crisis. They urged us to stop abbreviating DEI.

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Higher Ed Leaders Rally to Protect DEI Initiatives

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Photos by Tim Trumble In a powerful gathering of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) professionals, university leaders from across the nation shared strategies for protecting critical DEI work on college campuses despite mounting opposition nationwide. Pickett urged DEI professionals to stay grounded in their values and purpose. "We

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The Anti-DEI Backlash: Crisis Facing Chief Diversity Officers in Higher Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A rising tide of anti-DEI sentiment is sweeping across the U.S., CDO positions are being eliminated, budgets slashed, and the very purpose of DEI work is being questioned. Fueled by concerns about reverse discrimination, meritocracy, and academic freedom, the anti-DEI movement has gained significant traction.

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Outrage Continues Over University of Florida's Removal of DEI Roles

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Race and higher education scholars are voicing criticism, concern, and cynicism after the University of Florida ended many of its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, a move that the school cited it took to comply with a state law that was passed last year. Ahmed, vice provost for DEI at the University of Vermont. “It

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Diversity Advocates Condemn Elimination of DEI Staff and Programs at University of Florida

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

A total of 13 full-time employees and 15 administrative appointees at the university lost their jobs. Florida's Governor Ron DeSantis, who has led the attack on DEI, applauded the development. "DEI DEI is toxic and has no place in our public universities," he wrote on the X social media site, formerly known as Twitter. "DEI

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Beyond Statements Toward Action: Maintaining the Antiracist Promise During the Anti-DEI Movement

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Similarly, many university administrators, including education deans, disseminated statements illustrating their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Republican legislators have waged anti-DEI movements, claiming myths that DEI efforts are ineffective, violate free speech, and are discriminatory towards white students.

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Florida’s Anti-DEI Actions Hit Hard for Alumna and Mom of Recent Grad

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Johnson My alma mater, the University of Florida, recently eliminated its DEI positions and offices. Thirteen positions, 15 administrative appointments for faculty, the chief diversity officer role, and DEI contracts with outside vendors — ALL GONE. Dr. Susan D. whose horizons are being increasingly limited each day.

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