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Pete Hegseth announced a crackdown on diversity initiatives in the US military, emphasizing high, gender-neutral physical standards, professional appearance, and a focus on combat readiness, while criticizing what he calls 'woke' policies and promoting a return to traditional warrior ethos.
The Virginia Education Board is considering removing George Mason University's first Black president, Gregory Washington, amid political attacks from Republicans and the Trump administration over his support for diversity initiatives, with broader implications for higher education governance and political influence in Virginia.
The President of the University of Virginia, James E. Ryan, is resigning under pressure from the Trump administration, which demanded his departure to help settle a civil rights investigation into the university's diversity, equity, and inclusion practices, illustrating the administration's influence over higher education policies.
The Pentagon is renaming seven military installations, including Fort Lee, to move away from Confederate-associated names, instead honoring Black heroes like Pvt. Fitz Lee, a Medal of Honor recipient from the Spanish-American War, as part of a broader effort to reconsider diversity and historical memory in the military.
The UW Board of Regents has approved a controversial deal with Republican legislators that will unlock over $800 million in funding for staff raises, infrastructure spending, and a new engineering building at UW-Madison. The deal, which was initially rejected and then approved in a re-vote, has faced criticism from Democrats, the UW-Madison student government, and members of the Legislature's Black Caucus, who argue that it is racist and discriminatory. As part of the agreement, the UW system will restructure a third of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff positions, but no one will lose their job. The approval of the deal comes after intense political pressure and threats from top Republicans.
The University of Wisconsin (UW) Regents will hold a closed-door meeting to discuss Governor Tony Evers' lawsuit against the Legislature over the withholding of pay raises for UW system employees, as well as funding proposals. Assembly Speaker Robin Vos stated that Republicans will not change their compromise plan, which was rejected by the Regents, to roll back diversity efforts in exchange for staff raises and infrastructure improvements. The deal would have required the UW system to reduce its number of diversity, equity, and inclusion employees. The Regents' rejection came after concerns were raised about setting a precedent and compromising the university's core values.
The University of Wisconsin (UW) system has reached an agreement with Republican legislative leaders that includes pay raises for nearly 35,000 employees and $740 million for building projects. As part of the deal, the UW system will reduce its number of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) employees, reclassifying some roles as "student success" employees. Republican lawmakers also require a moratorium on hiring new administrators and DEI employees, the creation of an endowed professorship focused on conservative thought, and the elimination of certain programs. The agreement is pending approval from the UW Board of Regents, lawmakers, and Governor Tony Evers.