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Republicans considering forcing House vote on “intellectual diversity” bill to overhaul higher ed
COLUMBUS, Ohio (WOUB) — Some Republicans in the Ohio House are working behind the scenes, trying to see if there’s enough support to force a floor vote on a controversial… Read More
Ohio University replaces a diversity program as complaints grow about such initiatives in higher education
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Mark Perry was pleased. It had only been five months since he’d filed a complaint against Ohio University’s Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine for… Read More
Athens celebrates its international population at the second Global Education Fair
THE PLAINS, Ohio (WOUB/Report for America) — Athens residents got a chance to tour the world without leaving town at the second annual Global Education Fair in the Athens High… Read More
Ohio University puts a pause on awarding scholarships that may use race as a factor
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University has paused awarding scholarships for which race may be a criteria in response to a U.S. Supreme Court decision last year. The pause applies… Read More
A Kentucky Senate committee advances a bill limiting diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
FRANKFORT, Ky. (AP) — Kentucky lawmakers plunged Thursday into the contentious issue of diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on college campuses as a GOP-led Senate panel advanced a bill over… Read More
Corporate DEI initiatives are facing cutbacks and legal attacks
WASHINGTON (NPR) — Just three years after the murder of George Floyd in Minneapolis set off a torrent of hiring of chief diversity officers and other such roles, companies are… Read More
With affirmative action gutted for college, race-conscious work programs may be next
WASHINGTON (NPR) — The Supreme Court’s ruling on Thursday that effectively ends affirmative action in higher education raises questions about the future of employer-run initiatives and programs that consider race… Read More
A controversial Republican bill that targets higher education has been added to a state budget proposal
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Among the many last-minute provisions tucked into the Ohio Senate budget bill proposal is one that would significantly alter how higher education institutions deal with diversity,… Read More
Republican states are targeting diversity and equity efforts in higher education
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Frustrated by college diversity initiatives he says are “fomenting radical and toxic divisions,” Texas state Rep. Carl Tepper set out to put an end to diversity,… Read More
LGBTQ+ Family Friendly Pool Party
Ohio University’s LGBT Center, OUT Ohio, and the Southeastern Ohio Rainbow Alliance (SEORA) invite you to the LGBTQ+ and friends, family friendly pool party! This is part of our Summer Of Pride… Read More
The NFL is requiring teams to hire women or minorities as coaches for 2022 season
WASHINGTON, D.C. (NPR) — The National Football League set forth new diversity and inclusion efforts for the 2022 season at its annual owners meeting, such as requiring its 32 teams… Read More
Ohio University’s New Diversity Plan Seen As Promising, But Real Test Is Delivery
ATHENS, Ohio (WOUB) — Ohio University’s new diversity plan, more than three years in the making, is filled with ambitious goals, action items and timetables. Dr. Akil Houston said there’s… Read More
Open Senate Seat Sparks Debate On Gender, Diversity
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — An open Senate seat in Ohio has set off a scramble among state Democrats and a spirited debate over whether the nominee should be a white… Read More
Lack Of Diversity In Genetic Databases Hampers Research
Scientists around the world are working to correct a problem with genetic health information — too much of it is currently based on samples of Europeans.