US EditionUniversity Of California Drops Diversity Statements From Hiring Process Amid Trump DEI Crackdown
- The University of California is no longer requiring diversity statements from job applicants, as announced by Provost Katherine Newman in a letter to academic administrators across UC's campuses.
- UC President Michael Drake expressed concerns about finances, noting an 8% state budget cut and fears of federal funding cuts.
- The Justice Department is investigating alleged antisemitism at the university related to pro-Palestinian protests.
- Newman stated that removing the diversity statement requirement allows applicants to focus on their relevant expertise.
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University of California to no longer require diversity statements in faculty hiring
(BCN) -- The University of California will no longer require diversity statements for faculty applicants, university leaders announced. The change comes as the Trump administration has threatened to withhold funding from universities that have programs or initiatives related to diversity, equity and inclusion. Many UC academic departments and programs for years have required applicants seeking faculty positions to describe how they have or would…
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Santa Cruz SentinelUniversity of California bans use of diversity statements in hiring
The University of California will no longer allow diversity statements to be used for faculty hiring, the system announced this week – abandoning a controversial practice that UC spearheaded for over a decade. The change comes as UC battles pushback from the Trump administration over diversity initiatives and the federal government has threatened to withhold millions of dollars in funding from universities that have programs or policies related …
University of Michigan ends minority scholarship program amid Trump’s DEI crackdown
ANN ARBOR, MI – The University of Michigan Alumni Association is ending a scholarship program aimed at boosting enrollment of minority students. The change comes as universities nationwide are under scrutiny by the Trump administration for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts.
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