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University of Virginia to remove its DEI office: ‘Voted for commonsense’

The University of Virginia Controversy: The Closure of the DEI Office and Its Implications
A Significant Decision: The Closure of the DEI Office
In a move that has sparked widespread debate, the University of Virginia’s Board of Visitors voted on Friday to close its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) office. This decision comes in response to President Trump’s recent executive orders targeting DEI efforts within the federal government. The closure has been met with both support and criticism, as it reflects a broader national conversation about the role of DEI initiatives in education. Virginia Governor Glenn Youngkin, who appoints the members of the Board of Visitors, was quick to commend the decision, stating, "DEI is done at UVA." Youngkin framed the move as a rejection of "illegal discrimination" and a commitment to "merit-based opportunity," asserting that students deserve "unlimited intellectual freedom" rather than what he termed "ideological gatekeeping."
Governor Youngkin’s Perspective: A Focus on Merit and Equality
Governor Youngkin has
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