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Weber State Cancels DEI Conference, Hosts Unity Alternative

10/3/2025

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Weber State University canceled the conference "Redacted: Navigating the Complexities of Censorship" due to Utah's July 1, 2024, law restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
The law mandates elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public institutions.
The Wildcat Collective announced an alternative, "Unity Conference Uncensored Version," scheduled for October 3 at Weber State University.

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Weber State University canceled the conference "Redacted: Navigating the Complexities of Censorship" due to Utah's July 1, 2024, law restricting diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
The law mandates elimination of diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in public institutions.
The Wildcat Collective announced an alternative, "Unity Conference Uncensored Version," scheduled for October 3 at Weber State University.