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A photograph of Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin speaking behind a lectern bearing Virginia Commonwealth University’s logo and the letters “VCU.”

2 Virginia Universities Won’t Require DEI Classes After Governor’s Review, Board Pushback

Years-long efforts to create and mandate diversity-themed coursework at George Mason and Virginia Commonwealth fizzled after an unusual intervention by Glenn Youngkin and last-minute actions by board members.

Lawyer: UT Austin Fired Lecturer Involved in Pro-Palestinian Protest

A lawyer representing a University of Texas at Austin lecturer says the institution fired his client Wednesday. A state trooper...

GAO: Gender Gap Persists in College Athletic Participation

Participation rates for women in college athletics continue to lag behind those of their male peers despite the fact that...

UC Berkeley Investigates Pro-Palestinian Dinner Protest Fracas

The University of California, Berkeley, is investigating whether a law professor harassed a Muslim student when the student interrupted a...

MIT Will Stop Asking Faculty Applicants for Diversity Statements

Massachusetts Institute of Technology departments will no longer ask for diversity statements as part of applications for faculty positions, the...
A stack of four wooden blocks with the words “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” against an orange background.

The Reeducation of DEI

DEI in the university should be reimagined as education, not training, Patrick J. Casey writes.

Pro-Palestinian Student Removed During Georgia State University Commencement

A video clip of a student wearing a keffiyeh and being escorted out of Georgia State University’s graduate commencement by...

Tenure and Promotion Barriers Persist for Women, Faculty of Color

The number of women and people of color on the tenure track has increased over the past seven years, but...