DEI https://www.wfyi.org/tags/dei DEI en-US Copyright Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT USI Multicultural Center folded into new Student Life department in new 'realignment' https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-11-15/usi-multicultural-center-folded-into-new-student-life-department-in-new-realignment The University of Southern Indiana folded the offices of Student Affairs and the Center for Campus Life and Multicultural Center into one department named "Student Life." The Multicultural Center hosted events celebrating Martin Luther King Jr and educating visitors on Black History. There's no word on whether priorities of the Multicultural Center will live on in the Student Life department. Sat, 15 Nov 2025 05:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-11-15/usi-multicultural-center-folded-into-new-student-life-department-in-new-realignment Tim Jagielo Rokita ratchets up DEI fight against Butler, Notre Dame https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-08-14/rokita-ratchets-up-dei-fight-against-notre-dame Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita, determined to uncover evidence of discrimination against white people, says he won't let Notre Dame get away with simply assuring it's following all laws. Thu, 14 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-08-14/rokita-ratchets-up-dei-fight-against-notre-dame Jeff Parrott Marion County officials say changing name of DEI committee doesn’t change the 'mission' https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-08/marion-county-officials-say-changing-name-of-dei-committee-doesnt-change-the-mission The Health and Hospital Corporation of Marion County changed the name of one of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion committees this summer. The renamed committee is now called the Cultural Excellence Committee. Fri, 08 Aug 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-08-08/marion-county-officials-say-changing-name-of-dei-committee-doesnt-change-the-mission Benjamin Thorp In effort to erase DEI, Indiana cuts school and college programs. Here's what got targeted https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-07-14/indiana-ends-dei-education-programs-scholarships Gov. Mike Braun’s executive order prompted the end of multiple education initiatives and the removal of DEI‑related content from both K‑12 and higher‑education systems. Mon, 14 Jul 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-07-14/indiana-ends-dei-education-programs-scholarships Eric Weddle Purdue closes DEI office, further limits cultural centers, minority programs https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-05-30/purdue-closes-dei-office-further-limits-cultural-centers-minority-programs Purdue University Provost Patrick Wolfe said the move is directly related to policy shifts and new rules at both the state and federal level. Fri, 30 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-05-30/purdue-closes-dei-office-further-limits-cultural-centers-minority-programs Rachel Fradette IndyCar's Race for Equality & Change effort approaches 5 years with no signs of slowing down https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-05-24/indycars-race-for-equality-and-change-effort-approaches-5-years-with-no-signs-of-slowing-down The Indianapolis Motor Speedway's Race for Equality and Change is an initiative that works to bring more diversity to the sport at all levels. Sat, 24 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-05-24/indycars-race-for-equality-and-change-effort-approaches-5-years-with-no-signs-of-slowing-down Samantha Horton Following government orders, IU eliminates DEI programs https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-05-23/following-government-orders-iu-eliminates-dei-programs Just three years ago, Indiana University won a national award for prioritizing diversity. Today, it’s closing the Office of the Vice President for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Fri, 23 May 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-05-23/following-government-orders-iu-eliminates-dei-programs Ethan Sandweiss - WFIU Indiana's Beckwith says Three-Fifths Compromise was a “great move.” Historians say it’s more complicated https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-04-29/micah-beckwith-said-the-three-fifths-compromise-was-a-great-move-historians-say-its-more-complicated Local groups want an apology after Lt. Governor Micah Beckwith made comments defending the 1787 Three-Fifths Compromise, arguing it helped end slavery. Tue, 29 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/wfyi-news/2025-04-29/micah-beckwith-said-the-three-fifths-compromise-was-a-great-move-historians-say-its-more-complicated Benjamin Thorp Legislature approves bill banning diversity, equity, inclusion in government and schools https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-04-24/legislature-approves-bill-banning-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-government-and-schools A significantly scaled-back bill that aims to ban diversity, equity and inclusion practices in state government and public education is headed to the governor's desk. Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/public-affairs/2025-04-24/legislature-approves-bill-banning-diversity-equity-inclusion-in-government-and-schools Brandon Smith Ball State ends DEI programs to comply with state and federal orders https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-04-17/ball-state-ends-dei-programs-to-comply-with-state-and-federal-orders Ball State University is ending programs focusing on diversity, equity, and inclusion, and changing some language it uses to promote those concepts. As IPR’s Stephanie Wiechmann reports, school officials say it is to comply with state and federal executive orders targeting such programs. Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:00:00 GMT https://www.wfyi.org/education/2025-04-17/ball-state-ends-dei-programs-to-comply-with-state-and-federal-orders Stephanie Wiechmann