Two University of Alaska Board of Regents appointees faced criticism from state lawmakers at a Senate Education Committee meeting Wednesday as part of their confirmation process.
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University of Alaska Board vote to remove DEI language draws concerns of Open Meetings Act violations
The decision by the University of Alaska Board of Regents to scrub mentions of diversity, equity and inclusion is legal, but it has sparked criticism from the university community for a lack of transparency in the process.
University of Alaska Southeast begins reviewing uses of DEI online
UAS Chancellor Aparna Palmer says the campus will continue to be a welcoming place to all despite updating webpages that mention “diversity,” “equity,” “inclusion” and other related terms.
University of Alaska removes affirmative action and DEI language to comply with Trump executive orders
The university is making changes on several webpages to remove language about affirmative action and diversity, equity and inclusion following executive orders from the Trump administration.
Regents direct University of Alaska to strike diversity and inclusion language
Those recent federal orders come from President Donald Trump, who’s put diversity, equity and inclusion policies squarely in his crosshairs.
University of Alaska and faculty union reach tentative agreement for new contract
Bargaining parties reached a tentative deal with support from federal mediation, after talks stalled in a deadlock last month.