MORGANTOWN, W.Va. (WBOY) — West Virginia University is restructuring some of its divisions to comply with Gov. Patrick Morrisey's (R) executive orders. Executive Order No. 3-25 removes diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) from state-funded programs, including DEI positions and education. WVU announced Friday that its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion has closed, and a new unit called the WVU Division of Campus Engagement and Complian…

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WVU replacing DEI division with 'Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance'

West Virginia University is shuttering its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, a move that follows state and federal orders to remove DEI programs.
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West Virginia University closing DEI office amid state, federal orders

West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey released a video statement on X Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, praising West Virginia University in Morgantown after they announced they would be closing their Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and replacing it with a new unit Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025. Marshall University in Huntington is auditing their DEI initiatives.

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MORGANTGOWN – In response to an executive order from West Virginia’s new governor, Patrick Morrisey, WVU closed its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Implementation began on […] The post WVU closes DEI Division following executive order by Gov. Morrisey appeared first on Dominion Post.

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CHARLESTON, W.Va. -- On Friday, Governor Patrick Morrisey released a video statement regarding West Virginia University (WVU) ending its Division of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI). The school's announcement follows Morrisey's day one executive order to end DEI in West Virginia.   WVU provided the following statement to faculty, staff and student's: "West Virginia University has been diligently reviewing Gov. Morrisey's Executive Order No…

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West Virginia Governor praises WVU for elimination of DEI programs

Gov. Patrick Morrisey released a video statement on X Friday, Jan. 31, 2025, praising West Virginia University after they announced they would be closing their Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and replacing it with a new unit Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025.

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Morrisey praises WVU for closing DEI unit; adjustments begin on campus

MORGANTOWN, WV (LOOTPRESS) – West Virginia University is making changes to its administrative structure in response to West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s Executive Order No. 3-25. In an email sent to employees of WVU, the university has been reviewing the order while engaging with campus community members and stakeholders to address concerns. .u9504616b2e56d3df8c393ae9e8b9ff26 { padding:0px; margin: 0; padding-top:1em!important; padding-botto…

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WVU announces closure of DEI office following executive order

West Virginia University announced on Thursday, Jan. 30, 2025, that it is shutting down its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. (Lexi Browning | West Virginia Watch)West Virginia University is shutting down its Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion following Gov. Patrick Morrisey’s ban on state funds for entities using the diversity initiatives.   The closure was announced Jan. 30 in a memo shared with faculty, staff and students.…

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WVU replacing DEI division with 'Division of Campus Engagement and Compliance'

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