On Jan. 1, 2024, Senate Bill 17 (SB 17) went into effect, causing all Texas universities and colleges to close their diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) offices. SB 17 was signed into law by Gov. Greg Abbott to prohibit “any kind of preference based on sex, race, ethnicity or national origin.” The University of Texas.
Kowtowing to the legislature, UT Austin disbanded all its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs wholesale — with little input from students or faculty.
Kowtowing to the legislature, UT Austin disbanded all its diversity, equity, and inclusion programs wholesale with little input from students or faculty.
A Black University of Texas at Austin student said she was disappointed to find out that there won’t be any Black-only graduations sponsored by the university anymore.