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Amy Wax Sues, Accuses Penn of Racial Double Standard for Speech About Black, Jewish People

University of Pennsylvania law professor Amy Wax is suing her institution, asking a judge to overturn Penn’s sanctions against her...
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Texas A&M Pulls Out of Event Rufo Described as ‘Racial Segregation’

The national conservative activist wrote on social media that a student recruiting conference violates the state’s DEI ban because it excludes whites and Asians. Governor Abbott then threatened to fire the A&M president.

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Denied Vote on Pro-BDS Resolution, MLA Convention Attendees Protest

The backlash continues to the Modern Language Association Executive Council’s fall decision not to let members vote on a pro-Palestinian resolution.

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Pro-Palestinian Columbia Professor Departs After Investigation

Katherine Franke, a law professor whose interview became the subject of a university investigation, says she’s effectively been terminated.

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Opinion

Academic Freedom Requires DEI

The AAUP gets it, Jonathan Feingold writes.

KU Professor Fired Amid China Initiative Sues to Regain Job

The University of Kansas fired a professor whom a jury convicted in 2022 as part of the first Trump administration’s...
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U of Michigan Says DEI Official Fired Over ‘Behavior’ at Protest, Conference

The New York Times reported that Rachel Dawson was fired after allegedly saying that Jews didn’t need her office’s diversity services. After that article, the university added that she misbehaved at a protest. 

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DEI Bans Flourished in 2024. Politicians Aren’t Finished.

Six states passed new anti-DEI laws this year, leading institutions to change hiring practices, close DEI offices and end DEI trainings. Look for more in 2025.