The University of California has stopped requiring diversity statements, earning mixed reactions
Trump administration is applying financial pressure to guide federally-funded schools away from DEI practices.
As Trump attacks DEI, UC bans ‘diversity statements’ in faculty hiring
The decision ends a UC practice requiring job applicants to submit written testimonials about how they have worked to enhance ...
University Of California Drops Diversity Statements From Hiring Process Amid Trump DEI Crackdown
Staffers applying for roles at the university will no longer be required to submit a statement on how they plan to contribute ...
As Trump attacks DEI, University of California bans ‘diversity statements’ in faculty hiring
The Department of Education issued guidance to all universities suggesting that their DEI programs — such as minority-focused scholarships — put them at risk of losing federal grants.
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New paper resolves a half-century old debate about how to conserve biodiversity in natural areas
“This paper resolves a half-century old debate about how to conserve biodiversity in natural areas, one started by scientific ...
Texas Senate advances bill banning DEI in K-12 public schools
Senate gave initial approval to legislation Wednesday seeking to extend the state’s ban on diversity, equity and inclusion ...
Public Editor: What are the News’ target demographics?
The reader echoes a question that comes up frequently: Whom are we trying to reach — and to what end? In fact, Morris’ ...
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Beyond the diversity, equity and inclusion backlash: Addressing root causes to advance equity in every industry
In the face of legal and political challenges, strategies to address systemic disparities in equity are evolving. Economic opportunities are key to racial equity.
Corporate DEI Policies Can Create Problems Not Seen by Many Smaller Businesses
A report on problems with Morgan Stanley’s DEI program contrasts with the success of small businesses' equality and inclusion ...
Remembering Sam Sommers: A Tribute to a Prominent Psychology Professor
Sam Sommers joined the Tufts University faculty as an assistant professor in 2003, quickly establishing himself as a vital part of the psychology department. Over the years, he became a full professor ...
Martin Luther King Jr. Had a Dream for Economic Affirmative Action. The Supreme Court Failed Him.
Such nostalgia can include favorable feelings for three Republican-appointed Supreme Court justices who, over the course of ...
University of California Eliminating Diversity Statements in Hiring
The Department of Education recently advised federally funded schools to stop using racial preferences as a factor in hiring ...