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Nebraska Board Considers Ending Affirmative Action Policies

2/28/2025

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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is weighing the removal of affirmative action and diversity directives from its bylaws, driven by new federal mandates from the Trump administration. This controversial decision could safeguard vital federal funding, but faculty members are alarmed about the potential erosion of institutional values and support for students. A decision is still pending.

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The University of Nebraska Board of Regents is weighing the removal of affirmative action and diversity directives from its bylaws, driven by new federal mandates from the Trump administration. This controversial decision could safeguard vital federal funding, but faculty members are alarmed about the potential erosion of institutional values and support for students. A decision is still pending.