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Scholars at AABHE Conference Discuss Strategic Responses to Anti-DEI Legislation

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

College and university administrators should be strategic about how they respond to government attempts to root out diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) on campus. Many of the 400 or so attendees related stories about DEI crackdowns in their home states. They are also removing DEI from their leadership titles.

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CUNY’s Black Male Initiative Marks 20 Years of Success Amid National DEI Pushbacks

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Contrary to the growing national resentment toward DEI programs as a waste of tax-payer resources, James says BMIs actually save the institution money. Even as the program regains its footing, Cantarella says she isnt worried about whether or not BMI will continue at CUNY, despite the raging tide against DEI programming sweeping the nation.

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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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Webinar: AI Can Bolster DEI Efforts in the Workplace and Education

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Artificial intelligence, if created and implemented responsibly, can help increase diverse, equitable, and inclusive recruitment and retention, DEI specialist Shayne Halls said during a University of Phoenix webinar Thursday. The event took place as part of University of Phoenix's Educational Equity Webinar Series.

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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

Confessions of a Community College Dean

Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as Racial Segregation Ryan Quinn Thu, 01/16/2025 - 03:00 AM The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the states DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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End of the Rainbow?

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Anti-DEI and anti-LGBTQ+ legislation passed in states like Texas and Florida is tied to a national trend of trying to make LGBTQ+ people and people of color invisible and more easily discriminated against, says Imani Rupert-Gordon, executive director of the National Center for Lesbian Rights. In Texas, Senate Bill 17 took effect on Jan.

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How Colleges and Universities Nationwide are Commemorating Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

The MLK Day programming schedules for several schools span multiple days full of various events, recognizing the numerous facets and aspects of the Civil Rights Movement. Penn State , for instance, has events lined up for a number of its campuses. 12 event will be free to the public and recorded for public viewing online as well.