University of Virginia, DEI

Governor applauds University of Virginia decision to shutter DEI office, calls it ‘common sense’
Glenn Youngkin, a Republican who has been Virginia governor since 2022, said “The Board of Visitors voted for common sense, saying ‘no’ to illegal discrimination and ‘yes’ to merit-based
University of Virginia abolishes DEI office
The University Board of Visitors has adopted a plan to dissolve diversity, equity and inclusion programs on its Charlottesville campus as well as positions across the UVa. system.
University of Virginia moves to dissolve DEI office, earning Youngkin’s praise
Board of Visitors voted to "dissolve the college's Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) and Community Partnerships," according to a press release from the governor's office.
University of Virginia board votes to end DEI office
UVA is the latest school to dismantle its office of diversity, equity and inclusion, and some say other Virginia universities could follow.
University of Virginia Dissolves DEI Office to Comply with Trump’s Executive Order
We stand for the universal truth that everyone is created equal, and opportunity is at the heart of Virginians’ and Americans’ future.’
Virginia Politics Insider: Youngkin: 'DEI is done' at UVA
Gov. Glenn Youngkin praised Friday's unanimous decision by the University of Virginia's Board of Visitors to dissolve its office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. The board voted to scrap the office in keeping with a White House executive order and a letter from the federal Department of Education seeking to bar such programs.
University of Virginia dissolves DEI office, prompting praise from Gov. Youngkin
Youngkin praised the move, saying the UVA Board of Visitors "voted for common sense, saying ‘no’ to illegal discrimination and ‘yes’ to merit-based opportunity."
University of Virginia to remove its DEI office: 'Voted for commonsense'
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin applauded the University of Virginia Board of Visitors' decision to close its DEI office after similar efforts at the federal level.
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UVa abolishes its DEI Office
UVa's Board of Visitors Friday voted to abolish its DEI Office, citing Trump's executive order calling for cuts to diversity, ...
She advanced DEI at her university. Her son-in-law, Vice President JD Vance, wants to end it nationwide.
As universities around the country race to assess new federal policies geared toward ending programs related to diversity, equity and inclusion, known as DEI, one college administrator is in a ...
WVTF2d
Virginia colleges are beginning to end their DEI programs
Last month, the new administration in Washington sent a letter to all educational institutions receiving federal funding with ...
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UVa abolishes DEI Office
UVa's Board of Visitors Friday voted to abolish its DEI Office, citing Trump's executive order calling for cuts to diversity, ...
UVA Board cuts DEI, Gov. Youngkin praises as ‘common sense’
University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors voted to dissolve the school’s office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion on Friday, March 7.