Fired D.E.I. Administrator Rachel Dawson Sues the University of Michigan

In her lawsuit, Rachel Dawson denies making antisemitic remarks and accuses the school of racial bias in its investigation and decision-making.

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Santa Ono’s Bid for U. of Florida President Shows Politicization of Higher Education

Florida officials rejected Santa Ono of Michigan as the next president of the state’s flagship university, revealing how deeply politicized higher education has become.

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Santa Ono Blocked From Becoming University of Florida’s President

Santa Ono, the former president of the University of Michigan, was also criticized by conservatives for his handling of campus protests.

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University of Florida Approves New President, Recruited From Michigan

Santa Ono, the president of the University of Michigan, was unanimously approved by Florida’s board despite criticism from conservatives of his past views on diversity programs.

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University of Michigan President, Santa Ono, Set to Lead University of Florida

The University of Michigan’s president, Santa Ono, is set to leave for the University of Florida to become one of the highest-paid public university presidents ever.

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University of Michigan to Scuttle Its Flagship D.E.I. Program

Michigan, once at the forefront of school diversity efforts, is rapidly changing course amid campus pushback and broad scrutiny by the Trump administration.

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More Universities Are Choosing to Stay Neutral on the Biggest Issues

Instead of speaking out on the hot-button debates of the day, more schools are making it a policy to stay silent as political pressure mounts against higher education.

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University of Michigan Weighs Changes to Its Diversity Program

The school is one of higher education’s biggest supporters of D.E.I. Now it’s considering a new approach as critics question the program’s success and impact on campus life.

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