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Power of Diversity Lecture Series: “What Is Next with Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher…
The Office for Diversity, Equity and Inclusive Engagement sponsors the Power of Diversity Lecture Series to inspire campus dialogue, community engagement and civic education and learning about the national narrative on diversity and…
Americans Want Diversity in Higher Ed, But Less Sure About Affirmative Action
Although the U.S. Supreme Court slammed the door on race-conscious admissions practices this past June, Americans still broadly believe in the importance of diversity in higher education. And Americans have complex beliefs about…
Florida Supreme Court cuts ‘fairness and diversity’ from judges’ continuing education – Orlando…
TALLAHASSEE — The Florida Supreme Court has stuck with a decision to delete part of a rule that allowed judges to take courses in “fairness and diversity” to meet continuing education requirements.
Justices in February approved the ban on…
NFL players continue fighting for social justice, diversity
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — NFL players and their union want the league to continue fighting for social justice and they’re still seeking an increase in the number of minority coaches.After briefly joining NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell on stage…
The Snail-Like Progress of Racial Diversity in Faculty Posts in South African Higher Education : The…
In 1994 when the Republic of South Africa ended apartheid and allowed free democratic elections, Whites made up 83 percent of the academics at the nation’s universities. Today, 67 percent of …This content was originally published here.
Higher Education Fails to Honor Diversity of Opinion on Affirmative Action | National Review
Reactions from university administrators to the recent Supreme Court decision on on affirmative action show what they lose by being one-sided.This content was originally published here.
The Critical Role of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion in Higher Education – Ms. Magazine
The Supreme Court last month struck down affirmative action, effectively banning colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in admission decisions. Around the same time, in Texas, Governor Greg Abbott (R) signed Senate Bill…
Air Force cadets undergo gender-inclusive training
No more letters home to Mom.
Air Force cadets are being told to address people in ways that “include all genders” — dropping the use of “boyfriend or girlfriend” and even “mom and dad.”
Diversity and inclusion (D&I) training at…
The Most Successful Ethnic Group in the U.S. May Surprise You
At an Onyejekwe family get-together, you can’t throw a stone without hitting someone with a master’s degree. Doctors, lawyers, engineers, professors — every family member is highly educated and professionally successful, and many have a…
Navy unveils nearly 60 recommendations to counter racism, improve diversity
The Navy on Wednesday released nearly 60 recommendations in an attempt to quell racial and gender-based discrimination among its sailors.The final report of Task Force One Navy - which for six months has scrutinized systemic racism and…
