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Georgia’s largest private university is the latest to terminate its DiFather, Fairness and Inclusion (DEI) According to a letter released Wednesday, it is in line with plans for the Trump administration directive.
Emory University’s interim president Leah Ward Sears told the campus community that it was in response to “changes in expectations and new requirements.” This move is based on President Donald Trump Executive orders prohibit the adoption of DEI initiatives in federally funded schools and government entities.
“Federal laws and mandates have been implemented that require higher education institutions to fundamentally even close offices and programs for DEI,” she wrote. “The standards are clear and we must act accordingly.”
Sears sympathize with people affected by the change and assured them that the General Counsel and other campus officials offices will help them transition when Sears “is aimed at solving those plans that are designed to address those plans.” Sears is black and a graduate of Emory.
According to interim President Leah Ward Sears, Emory University will cease its office of diversity, equity and inclusion. (iStock) (iStock)
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Despite the changes, Sears insists that the University of Georgia is “dedicated to everyone who has the same status, voice and chances of success.”
“After all, closing the office or reimagining a legitimate plan with our firm commitment to fairness, belonging and opportunity for all, is a strong commitment part of Emory DNA,” Sears wrote.
Sears, begins his job Emory’s interim president On September 1, she said she was honored to lead the university and excitedly “inspire and challenge each other” while making sure everyone feels “respected and respected.”
“I am confident that we can follow the law without ignoring who we are,” she wrote.
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The Ministry of Education has been cracking down on university diversity programs and offices. (Kevin Carter/Getty Images)
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One of Trump’s earliest execution orders Review of educational institutions More than $1 billion in federal donations were received and plans to “block DEI programs or principles that constitute illegal discrimination or preference.”
Earlier this year, the Ministry of Education also Send letters to the state education department In all 50 states, they are warned that they must eliminate the DEI program or they may lose federal funds.
Several major universities have announced plans to reduce or eliminate DEI offices, although some schools are trying to Avoid federal restrictions By rename the office with a different name.
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A federal judge ruled that the Department of Education’s cancellation of federal funds from schools violated the First Amendment. (iStock)
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But last month, Baltimore’s Trump appointed judge Stop the education department By retaining federal funds to continue to maintain public schools that DEI initiatives, it ruled that it threatened the protection of free speech under the First Amendment.
