DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion)
Coverage of DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) in the Nexus archive.
- US Army hits 2026 recruiting goals four months early, Pete Hegseth announces at West Point commencement
The U.S. Army met its 2026 recruiting goals four months early, as announced by Secretary of War Pete Hegseth at West Point's commencement. Hegseth criticized past diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, emphasizing unity over diversity as the military's strength.
- University of Nebraska at Kearney pulls trans-focused faculty training after governor's threat
The University of Nebraska at Kearney canceled a transgender-focused faculty training module after online backlash and condemnation from Republican Gov. Jim Pillen, who threatened investigations or funding cuts if similar programs were not removed. The voluntary workshop, part of a diversity initiative, was criticized by social media accounts like Libs of TikTok, leading to its removal and a university statement emphasizing academic rigor over 'woke indoctrination.'
- Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers
Target has announced it is discontinuing its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) goals and ending its program designed to boost spending with Black-owned suppliers. This decision reflects a broader corporate retreat from DEI initiatives amid political and social pressure.