DEI programs are facing a lot of criticism these days. Some people think they are unfair and hurt meritocracy. But let's think about this. First, DEI programs were never about giving unfair advantages. They were made to fight discrimination and favoritism. These things go against the idea of merito
College approval, or accreditation, is a big deal. It’s like a stamp of approval that says a college meets certain standards. Without it, students can’t get federal aid like grants or loans. Recently, things have changed. Six Southern states decided to create their own approval group. This move has
SHRM, the world's biggest HR group, has been under the spotlight for some odd reasons. Recently, a Marilyn Monroe impersonator sang "Happy Birthday" to an executive, which left some staff feeling uneasy. This happened right after a moment of silence for the 9/11 anniversary. Two former employees fou
A recent court decision has given eight Democratic-led states a green light to challenge a policy that led to the cancellation of millions in teacher-training grants. This comes despite a Supreme Court ruling that initially seemed to favor the Trump administration's move. The Trump administration h
Universities are getting creative to keep their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs running despite federal pushback. Some schools are openly defiant, while others are sneaky, renaming their DEI offices to avoid scrutiny. A few are genuinely trying to comply with new rules. One activist
A former top executive at Paramount has taken the company to court. He says he was fired because of his age and race. Joseph Jerome, 58, worked at Paramount for many years. He believes the company's diversity policies led to his dismissal in 2024. Jerome claims he and two other white lawyers were l
In 2025, many leaders and HR professionals faced tough challenges. They had to navigate diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) in the workplace. Even with pushback, employees still support these initiatives. Looking ahead, four new books in 2026 will offer guidance on workplace inclusion. One book,
Deion Sanders, the head coach of Colorado, is taking all the heat after his team lost two games in a row by a lot. On Saturday, they lost 52-17 to Arizona. The week before, they lost 53-7 to Utah. Now, their record is 3-6. After the game, Sanders didn't let any players or assistant coaches talk to
Deion Sanders, the head coach of the Colorado Buffaloes, faced a tough loss on a Friday night. He was not happy with how his team played. Sanders admitted that the game was not good. He even said he was glad he didn't say everything he was thinking. "We tried to call it football, but it wasn't, " S
A federal judge has put a stop to the Trump administration's plan to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in schools and universities. Judge Stephanie Gallagher in Maryland ruled that the Education Department broke the law when it tried to cut federal funding from schools that kept th
