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State trend sparks fear for DEI safety

State trend sparks fear for DEI safety

Jordan Spaulding, Contributing Writer September 12, 2024

Following the decision by two Kentucky universities to disband their diversity offices and pressure from state lawmakers regarding Diversity, Equity and...

Senate Bill 6 passed the House 68-18

Controversial Anti-DEI bill passes the House

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor March 15, 2024

Senate Bill 6, the controversial Anti-DEI bill, passed the House floor today, 68-18 along party lines.  The latest version would require Kentucky’s...

(L-R) Trinidad Jackson, Kimberly Kennedy and Felicia Nu'wman speak in opposition of SB6.

Anti-DEI bill passes House Education Committee

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor March 14, 2024

Kentucky House Education committee members passed Senate Bill 6, the controversial Diversity, Equity and Inclusion bill, on Thursday.  The bill, which...

Students learn more about HB9 and SB6.

Rally addresses DEI concerns, Jackson’s statement

Gray Hawkins and Madison Miller February 29, 2024

Murray State’s Alliance organization, the College Democrats and other students gathered today to rally against the progressing state legislation...

Michael Bordieri (left) and David Roach (right) discuss legislation impacting higher education.

Faculty Senate leads discussion session over legislation

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor February 29, 2024

In light of recent legislation aimed at higher education, Faculty Senate hosted a discussion session for faculty members to share their concerns.  Michael...

The Kentucky Senate passed SB6, 26-7 on Tuesday.

Anti-DEI bill passes Senate with overwhelming majority

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor February 13, 2024

Kentucky Senate members passed Senate Bill 6 on Tuesday, one of the three anti-DEI bills filed so far this session. The bill passed along party lines,...

University of Kentucky student, Rebekah Keith shares her support for the bill.

Anti-DEI bill targeting higher education passes senate committee

Jill Smith, Co-Editor in Chief/News Editor February 8, 2024

One of several bills this session taking aim at diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives (DEI) passed the Senate Education committee Thursday and will...

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