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UC Drops Diversity Statement Amid Funding Threats

3/20/2025

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In a bold move, the University of California has scrapped the diversity statement requirement for faculty hiring, a decision influenced by threats from the Trump administration to withdraw federal funding for diversity programs. Provost Katherine Newman emphasized the need to prioritize qualifications amid looming challenges, including an 8% state budget cut and a hiring freeze.

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Story summary

In a bold move, the University of California has scrapped the diversity statement requirement for faculty hiring, a decision influenced by threats from the Trump administration to withdraw federal funding for diversity programs. Provost Katherine Newman emphasized the need to prioritize qualifications amid looming challenges, including an 8% state budget cut and a hiring freeze.