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How to reintroduce diversity and overcome false narratives

Paullette Granberry Russell, president of the National Association of Diversity Officers in Higher Education, joins the podcast to discuss recapturing the DEI narrative—and welcoming members who’ve historically denounced diversity initiatives.

Political ‘climate’ pushes professors in the South to relocate

More than half of surveyed professors stated that they would not recommend their state as a desirable place to work, per AAUP.

DEI hiring, recruiting was surging through 2024. Can it last?

A new study from JobElephant found diversity hiring practices have persisted despite state bills reining in DEI. A Supreme Court ruling and Trump administration might upend that.

Federal warning: More than 50 institutions probed for race-based violations

The Department of Education's Office of Civil Rights is investigating colleges and universities for potentially violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, according to a press release.

This new FAQ answers your questions about DEI laws

A new resource answers leaders' questions about Education Department's new laws prohibiting DEI programming.

Colleges are tearing down DEI with funding threats looming

Amid the unfolding wave of federal policies targeting DEI, some colleges and universities are opting to make swift policy changes. 

Death to DEI: Practical advice to higher education leaders during the rollback

Recent executive orders claim to protect civil rights and merit-based opportunity by “ending illegal DEI” and DEI discrimination in the federal workforce, federal contracting and spending.

Here’s when you need to reevaluate DEI programming

K12 and higher education institutions may be punished for not halting all diversity, equity and inclusion-based initiatives.

DEI disconnect: Students have more hope as political pressure grows

While efforts to further curtail DEI will continue into 2025, college students are far more optimistic about diversity initiatives on campus, according to a new survey.

See which state is the latest to erase DEI

The move bars state institutions from supporting any office, initiative, center or policy related to DEI ideology, a term the resolution defined as any approach that prioritizes identity characteristics over a student's merit.