diversity equity and inclusion

In this edition of Stateside, we discuss the termination of funding for all Michigan Humanities. Following that, we have a conversation with Lauren Roberts about the release of her new book. Finally, we explore the reactions surrounding the termination of the University of Michigan’s DEI program.

The University of Michigan recently announced it would be rolling back its DEI programs on campus. The move has been met with pushback from staff and students, but it's not the first time the university's policies on race and equity have been met with ire. We talked with one historian about U of M’s confrontation with issues of race and equity on campus over the decades, including as the poster child of affirmative action policies.

First, we check in on consumer sentiment on the state of the economy. Then, we look into the University of Michigan's history with affirmative action to decipher its current actions.

The moves come at least partly in response to White House executive orders attacking diversity, equity and inclusion.

The U.S. Department of Education announced on Friday that it is investigating the University of Michigan and Grand Valley State University for allegedly violating the Civil Rights Act of 1964. But the department does not provide specifics.

First, how to better connect the Ann Arbor-Detroit innovation corridor. Then, the history and importance of a longtime Grand Rapids tradition. Later, the sounds of hip-hop fused with classical music. Plus, the future of corporate DEI programs.

The Trump administration is giving America’s schools and universities two weeks to eliminate diversity initiatives or risk losing federal money, raising the stakes in the president’s fight against “wokeness” and sowing confusion as schools scramble to comply.

MSU staff canceled a Lunar New Year lunch celebration out of concerns over President Donald Trump's executive orders on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

The recently fired former director of the University of Michigan's Office of Academic Multicultural Initiatives denies saying the antisemitic remarks which led to her termination.

DEI is front and center at the University of Michigan as the institution announced two changes to their initiatives on Thursday. The university has dropped DEI statements as part of its hiring process and expanded a scholarship program intended to help in-state students afford college tuition.