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

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

He has added career development mentoring and counseling, partnering with businesses still committed to diversity to develop internship and fellowship programs, so BMI students can graduate with experience in their desired field of study. What could we do to help turn that around?

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Harvard Faculty, AAUP Challenge Trump Administration's $8.7 Billion Funding Threat

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

These demands reportedly extend far beyond addressing antisemitism, including new speech restrictions, elimination of all diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, and mandatory cooperation with the Department of Homeland Security. Our students and faculty members across the nation are terrified," said Veena Dubal, AAUP General Counsel. "If

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A Year in Review

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

Several states have already dismantled diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programming, and other states anticipate something similar coming their way. That over compliance as a residual effect of whats happening in Texas, Tennessee and Florida, is also happening in California.

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Ohio State University Discontinues Office of Diversity and Inclusion

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Ohio State University announced Thursday it will close its Office of Diversity and Inclusion and modify scholarship programs geared toward diverse student populations, citing pressure from federal directives and pending state legislation. The decision has drawn mixed reactions from the campus community.

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The Erosion of DEI in Higher Education: A Threat to Progress and National Strength

Diverse: Issues in Higher Education

As a first-generation college student, a Black woman, and the child of immigrants, I have witnessed firsthand the transformative power of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. These initiatives opened doors for me and countless others, providing opportunities that seemed out of reach for many in my community.

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Legal Expert Art Coleman Examines the Affirmative Action Ruling

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Art is managing partner and co-founder of Education Council LLC, and in that capacity he provides policy, strategic, and legal counseling services to national non-profit organizations, school districts, state agencies, and post-secondary institutions throughout the country. And I think that's about as apt a description as any I've seen.