VCU shutters DEI office to 'align with new federal discrimination guidance'

DEI on Campus: Schools still assessing Trump executive order

(The Center Square) – The University of Wisconsin–Madison is assessing federal activity along with other schools across the nation that are responding to President Donald Trump’s executive order banning diversity, equity and inclusion.

VCU shutters DEI office to 'align with new federal discrimination guidance'

RICHMOND, Va. Virginia Commonwealth University announced on Friday that its Board of Visitors approved a resolution discontinuing its Division of Inclusive Excellence.The decision was made in order to "align with new federal discrimination guidance" for colleges and universities. "We recognize the impact of this change. Where appropriate, we will transition programs from the Division of Inclusive Excellence to other areas," a letter from univers…

VCU discontinues DEI office after Trump’s executive order

RICHMOND, Va. (WRIC) -- Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) announced on Friday that it has closed its division dedicated towards diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following an executive order President Donald Trump signed earlier this year. In a statement sent to the VCU community on Friday, March 21, President Michael Rao said that a resolution had been approved by the university's board of visitors, ensuring adherence to la…

VCU eliminates DEI office

VCU in Richmond has followed the lead of UVa, eliminating its DEI office in order to comply with the Trump administration's orders.