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‘We’re not just playing defense’: Minnesota elected leaders push back on federal rush to end DEI
President Donald Trump has moved swiftly to erase diversity, equity and inclusion efforts in federal agencies and programs. However, elected leaders in Minnesota say they won’t scale back similar ...
Slew of Minnesota companies beyond Target go mute on DEI
The Minnesota Star Tribune surveyed Minnesota’s largest public companies, and some offered general statements of diversity ...
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Catholic universities scrambling amid Trump's diversity crackdown
The Department of Education is threatening the federal funding of any school, including Catholic ones, that considers race in ...
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University of St. Thomas scrambling after Dept. of Ed cuts millions in funding
The $6.3 million grant was targeted under President Donald Trump’s effort to cut programs the government considers “diversity ...
Target is ending its diversity goals, joining other major companies scaling back DEI programs
Discount store chain Target says it's joining rival Walmart and a number of other prominent American brands in scaling back ...
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Freeze on University of Minnesota DEI position alarms students, faculty
The University of Minnesota Law School froze hiring on a key DEI position last week, as higher education institutions brace ...
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UMD Chancellor reaffirms belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts
UMD Chancellor Charles Nies released a statement reaffirming the campus' belief in diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts.
Daughters of Target's late cofounder "alarmed" over company's rollback of DEI efforts
The daughters of one of the cofounders of Target are expressing their alarm and shock at the discounter's recent moves to roll back its diversity, equity and inclusion program.