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University of South Florida’s associate VP caught scheming to avoid DEI restrictions in Florida – The Times of India

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University of South Florida doctor resigns after revealing strategy to bypass Florida’s anti-DEI laws Dr. Haywood Brown, the Associate Vice President of Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida (USF), is facing intense scrutiny after audio recordings surfaced in which he described strategies to bypass Florida’s anti-diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) laws. The controversial…

Carnegie Mellon reacts to federal DEI probe: University reviews investigation on race-exclusionary practices – The Times of India

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Carnegie Mellon responds to federal DEI probe amid concerns over race-based practices Carnegie Mellon University is one of 45 schools now under investigation by the US Department of Education for potentially violating race-based discrimination laws in their graduate programs. The probe, announced on March 14, 2025, focuses on whether these institutions have engaged in “race-exclusionary…

Donald Trump cuts 0 million in teacher training grants, citing DEI concerns

Donald Trump cuts $600 million in teacher training grants, citing DEI concerns

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Trump administration cuts to teacher training grants are putting a strain on rural school systems, which have relied on the money to help address teacher shortages. In an overhaul at an agency President Donald Trump has described as being infiltrated by “ radicals, zealots and Marxists,” the Education Department last month cut $600 million in…

US Department of Education clarifies DEI rules, offers new hope for inclusive school programs – The Times of India

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Updated DEI guidelines from US Department of Education bring clarity to school policies. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has recently issued updated guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in schools, bringing a sense of relief to educators who had been concerned about the implications of previous directives. The new guidance clarifies…

University of Louisville students rally against DEI program cuts – The Times of India

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Representative Image (Getty Images) The Trump administration has intensified its battle against Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives since returning to office. On February 14, it issued a sweeping directive warning schools and universities to dismantle DEI programs or face severe funding cuts. The directive, known as the “Dear Colleague Letter,” orders institutions to halt…

As Trump’s DEI deadline inches closer, some schools scramble to comply, while others push back – The Times of India

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Donald Trump at first cabinet meeting (AP) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) policies in US schools teeter on the brink with an opaque and turbulent future. Since taking office, Donald Trump has waged an unrelenting war on DEI, labelling it as a tool of “wokeness” and “racial favouritism.” In a sweeping directive issued by the…

University of Cincinnati to roll back DEI initiatives following Trump’s executive order – The Times of India

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University of Cincinnati to Roll Back DEI Initiatives (Getty Images) The President of the University of Cincinnati, Neville Pinto, in a news release stated that the university will begin rolling back all Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This decision follows an executive order signed by former President Donald Trump on January 21, 2025, which…

California fire official, dubbed ‘DEI hire’ by Trump, stabbed to death at home

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A veteran California Fire captain, who recently helped to lead the fight against the devastating wildfires that raged across southern California, was found dead with multiple stab wounds at her San Diego home. Now, police are seeking her 53-year-old wife, Yolanda Olejniczak, who is at large. While an investigation in the matter is underway, conspiracy…

DEI ban in US colleges: Some tweak names to dodge federal crackdown, others stay silent – The Times of India

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President Donald Trump. (Getty Images) Within hours of stepping back into the Oval Office, President Donald Trump wasted no time dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives. His administration swiftly moved to defund federal DEI programs, placing employees on paid leave and signaling an aggressive rollback. The crackdown extends beyond government agencies—higher education institutions now…

Ohio Senate moves to dismantle DEI in higher education – The Times of India

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FILE – An opponent of a multifaceted higher education bill protests at the Statehouse in Columbus, Ohio, May 17, 2023. (AP Photo/Samantha Hendrickson, File) Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion were the keywords in the US education sphere. However, following Trump’s assumption of office DEI programmes have been narrowly in the crosshairs. Aligning to the President’s broader…