Opinion – Bill Straub: Racism, bigotry prevail as universities bow to far-right, close DEI offices
The time has come to acknowledge that the Commonwealth owes a great debt of gratitude to the likes of state…
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Northern Kentucky University to dissolve Office of Inclusive Excellence, says President Cady Short-Thompson
By McKenna Horsely The Kentucky Lantern Northern Kentucky University President Cady Short-Thompson said in an email to the campus Friday…
UK President Capiluto disbands Office for Institutional Diversity, commits to ‘everyone belongs’
By Sarah Ladd Kentucky Lantern The University of Kentucky is disbanding its Office for Institutional Diversity effective immediately, President Eli Capilouto…
NKY Chamber to celebrate ’55 and Thriving’ during annual dinner Sept.12 at NKY Convention Center
The Northern Kentucky Chamber of Commerce celebrates its biggest night of the year – and 55 years of strengthening and…
NKU President Cady Short-Thompson among those who discuss DEI with state legislators
By McKenna Horsley Kentucky Lantern For almost 90 minutes on Tuesday, Kentucky lawmakers who tried to ban diversity, equity and…
Opinion – Richard Nelson: Legislature pushes back against DEI, viewpoint discrimination in higher ed
Pushback against DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) programs in Kentucky higher education is moving in the legislature with the passage…