University of Cincinnati Dropping DEI Programs

University of Cincinnati Dropping DEI Programs

The University of Cincinnati has begun dropping its DEI programs to comply with President Donald Trump’s executive order. From Local12:

In a letter on the University of Cincinnati’s website, President Neville Pinto explained that the university would have to start rolling back and eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion programs and initiatives.

“As you are no doubt aware, the federal government has effectively outlawed DEI programs and practices within government entities, including public universities nationwide,” he wrote.

He explained that the federal mandates from President Trump (Executive Order 14173 and the “Dear Colleagues” letter from the Department of Education Office of Civil Rights) necessitated a quick turnaround to change policies.

“In response to these mandates, Provost Kristi Nelson and I spent this week informing our deans and vice presidents of the initial steps we must take to ensure compliance,” Pinto said. “Given the extent to which our university, like most educational institutions, relies on federal funding to deliver and sustain our core mission, it is untenable to operate as if noncompliance with these directives is an effective option.”

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