As attacks on diversity, equity and inclusion efforts escalate, higher education leaders across the country are facing a defining moment. Legislative mandates, ambiguous executive orders and ...

In the wake of political pushback against DEI, changemakers gather to chart a new course for equity and belonging beyond traditional frameworks. As DEI continues to be vilified, one virtual summit is ...

The rollback of DEI was felt at the 2025 Cannes Lions Festival. The 2025 Cannes Lions Festival witnessed a noticeable decline in conversations and representation around diversity, equity and inclusion ...

The 2025 Cannes Lions Festival witnessed a noticeable decline in conversations and representation around diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI), indicating that the rollback of DEI efforts is spreading ...

(The Conversation is an independent and nonprofit source of news, analysis and commentary from academic experts.) Hilary Lustick, UMass Lowell (THE CONVERSATION) It’s been about six months since the U ...