State law, executive orders push U of M to dismantle DEI efforts
University of Memphis President Bill Hardgrave speaks at the grand opening of the University of Memphis Campus School - Kimball on Aug. 8. (Patrick Lantrip/The Daily Memphian file)
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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University of Memphis DEI EducationJody Callahan
Jody Callahan graduated with degrees in journalism and economics from what is now known as the University of Memphis. He has covered news in Memphis for more than 25 years.
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