UVA Business School Suspends DEI-Related Partnerships Amid Political Pressure
UVA is currently being investigated by the Department of Justice over its DEI policies, which may result in the termination of federal funds, according to a June 16 letter sent to the head of UVA’s board.
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The University of Virginia’s Darden School of Business suspended its partnerships with several organizations dedicated to increasing opportunities for underrepresented groups in business schools amid persistent calls from the White House to dismantle diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in order to maintain federal funding.
The decision was “part of a broader review of policies, programs and practices across the University of Virginia,” UVA Darden spokesperson McGregor McCance wrote in a statement.