OSU alumnus JD Vance is expected to become vice president Ohio State University (OSU) is under scrutiny for its spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and its acceptance of foreign funding, according to a report by Open the Books, a taxpayer transparency watchdog. This comes as OSU alumnus JD Vance is expected to…
The University of Iowa has announced plans to close its Gender, Women’s, and Sexuality Studies department, alongside other significant academic restructuring efforts, in response to evolving perspectives on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI). Under the proposed plan, the university will also eliminate the American Studies department and the current majors in American Studies and Social…
A recent report, titled ‘Poison Ivies: DEI and the Downfall of the Ivy League’ highlights how diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs are being implemented across all eight Ivy League universities. Published by the Equal Protection Project, led by Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson, the report takes a deep dive into the nuanced ways these…
Caste discrimination, a long-standing issue in India, is now sparking debate in the United States. The concepts of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI), which were initially intended to foster fairness and belonging within various communities, have inadvertently led to controversy across boardrooms, state legislatures, and educational institutions. A recent survey by Pew Research revealed an…
Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) began as a movement to foster fairness and belonging, but why has it become so divisive? From boardrooms to classrooms, the DEI conversation is sparking debates across the US, especially with caste entering the spotlight. A Pew Research survey shows over half of American workers have engaged in DEI initiatives,…
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. Supreme Court made a landmark decision, ruling against race-based affirmative action policies in college admissions. The 6-3 decision concluded that using race as a factor in admissions violated the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This ruling, which…
On June 29, 2023, the U.S. The Supreme Court issued a landmark decision where it ruled against the affirmative action policies in college admissions. The Apex Court found that considering race in admissions violates the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. This decision, which…