Debate heats up over DEI programs in Louisiana universities

Debate heats up over DEI programs in Louisiana universities

The updated bill still pushes for putting an end to some state agency DEI programs, but focuses on college campuses.

Report: Universities haven’t given up DEI programs, just renamed them

by WorldTribune Staff, May 9, 2025 Real World News While some American universities and colleges have officially ended their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs under Trump Administration pressure, many have just renamed or temporarily taken them underground, a report said. In its report last month, Defending Ed gave the example of the University of […]

Bill that would eliminate DEI programs in Louisiana advances

BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) -- A Louisiana House committee approved a bill that would eliminate DEI programs and mandates in state government and higher education. House Bill 421, sponsored by Rep. Emily Chenevert (R-Baton Rouge), aims to abolish all DEI programs, offices, positions and employee performance requirements. The bill was amended Wednesday night to include any mandated DEI programs within higher education. The bill would requi…

Sedgwick County stops DEI programs - The Active Age

Sedgwick County has stopped all programs and services with DEI goals, according to a news release. The move came after the county received a letter from the U.S. Department of Transportation warning that, by order of President Trump, the county needs to halt any diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives or else risk losing federal grant […]