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Ohio State's DEI Hiring Campaign Sparks Controversy

11/12/2025

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Ohio State University launched 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring campaign to recruit 50 professors.
Records show 60% of arts and humanities roles emphasized racial disparities, social justice, or diversity.
Led by then-president Kristina Johnson, initiative made Ohio State a leading DEI institution.
Newly acquired documents suggest the commitment was ideological, raising concerns about viewpoint diversity.
Changes align hiring practices with Ohio Senate Bill 1, which restricts DEI initiatives.

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Story summary

Ohio State University launched 2021 Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) hiring campaign to recruit 50 professors.
Records show 60% of arts and humanities roles emphasized racial disparities, social justice, or diversity.
Led by then-president Kristina Johnson, initiative made Ohio State a leading DEI institution.
Newly acquired documents suggest the commitment was ideological, raising concerns about viewpoint diversity.
Changes align hiring practices with Ohio Senate Bill 1, which restricts DEI initiatives.