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Alabama Faculty Rally to Defend Diversity in Education

4/30/2025

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University of Alabama faculty are rallying against state and federal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, fearing a detrimental impact on education and research. With 63% backing a resolution, they urge the administration to protect academic freedom, coinciding with a national backlash against anti-DEI measures and Trump's impending commencement address.

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University of Alabama faculty are rallying against state and federal attacks on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, fearing a detrimental impact on education and research. With 63% backing a resolution, they urge the administration to protect academic freedom, coinciding with a national backlash against anti-DEI measures and Trump's impending commencement address.