Opinion: Diversity matters in almost everything we do
“Diversity in all its forms isn’t a problem to solve; rather, it’s a strength to embrace.”
Topic: DEI
RSSThere are 9 article(s) tagged DEI:
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May 2026
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September 2025
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U of M board approves $100,000 bonus for President Bill Hardgrave
Although some in the University of Memphis community are angry with President Bill Hardgrave over the recent end of the school’s DEI efforts, the school’s Board of Trustees awarded him a $100,000 performance bonus Wednesday.
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August 2025
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Protesters gather at U of M after school announces anti-DEI efforts
“I’m here because eventually this is going to affect us all,” one protester said.
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Sanford: Republican assault on DEI exacts harsh toll at U of M
“In a way, I sympathize with the dilemma facing the U of M and other state colleges and universities. But, what’s next?”
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State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts
To comply with a new Tennessee law and federal efforts, the University of Memphis is eliminating diversity, equity and inclusion efforts at the school, including the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
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June 2025
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Opinion: Diversity isn’t a threat, it’s a blessing
Yes, I’m keenly aware that these words — diversity, equity and inclusion — can spark controversy and even anger from some, especially those now in political power. But when we strip them down to their meaning, they are about something much older than politics: the common good.
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May 2025
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Minority contracting programs banned statewide
Local minority contracting programs have been thrown into legal limbo after the Tennessee General Assembly effectively banned them statewide earlier this spring.
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January 2025
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OUTMemphis prepares for new reality after federal mandates
“I think that the climate of fear is the biggest and most urgent and most immediate impact that really can’t be discounted, and it is one of the reasons we want to be so vocal so early,” said OUTMemphis’ CEO.
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February 2022
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National Civil Rights Museum to include Corporate Equity Center
The center, funded by AutoZone, has a specific goal of increasing Black representation in corporate C-suites and senior executive leadership.
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