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Iowa AG Brenna Bird seeks patience in probing University of Iowa after DEI videos
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said her office was going to shed “sunlight” on the University of Iowa’s DEI policies through her office’s investigation following a request from Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this week.
Second University of Iowa staffer on leave after undercover video on DEI policies
A second undercover video has emerged showing a University of Iowa employee seeming to dismiss requirements of state laws meant to curtail Diversity, Equity and Inclusion efforts on campus.
University of Iowa places on leave employee seen in Fox News video defying DEI law
The University of Iowa has placed on administrative leave an assistant director who in an undercover video aired on Fox News this week described ways her campus is defying and skirting a new state law banning DEI spending and staffing.
Brenna Bird asks for patience investigating University of Iowa after DEI videos
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird said her office was going to shed “sunlight” on the University of Iowa’s DEI policies through her office’s investigation following a request from Gov. Kim Reynolds earlier this week.
Second University of Iowa employee on administrative leave for video commenting on DEI policies
A second University of Iowa employee is on paid administrative leave following an online video that appears to show him discussing ways faculty members could avoid compliance with recent DEI laws.
AG Bird investigating University of Iowa for alleged violation of DEI law
Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird launched an investigation Wednesday into the University of Iowa for allegedly violating a state law that restricts diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
Fox News video sparks DEI policy backlash at University of Iowa
A video that aired on Fox News is making headlines for allegedly showing a University of Iowa employee discussing how they are working around the state’s new di
AG Brenna Bird comments on investigation into the University of Iowa
A video that captured the brutal arrest of a Black college student pulled from his car and beaten by officers in Florida has led to an investigation and calls for motorists to consider protecting themselves by placing a camera inside their vehicles.
Iowa AG Brenna Bird pledges to ‘pull the curtain back’ on UI during DEI investigation
Brenna Bird pledged to conduct a thorough investigation of the University of Iowa over its workers’ adherence to a new state law that bans DEI policies and programs.

Gov. Kim Reynolds files complaint against University of Iowa alleging noncompliance with DEI Act

An investigation has opened into a video that appears to show a University of Iowa employee discussing how faculty can defy ...

Caught on Camera: University of Iowa official brags about skirting a ban on DEI

An official in the University of Iowa admits in new undercover video that she and others at the university are actively "finding ways to operate around" new directives intended to end the practice of ...

Regents say UI employee's DEI statement is 'unacceptable,' will comply with investigation

The Iowa Board of Regents and University of Iowa President Barbara Wilson said they will 'comply' with the state's DEI ...
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How Trump is banning DEI at universities — except for Jews

The Trump administration ban on DEI at universities has one big exception: Jewish students get special support.

WATCH: DEI still in place as college 'finding ways' around ban, official admits: 'Proud of the fight'

A University of Iowa official was caught bragging on a hidden camera recording about how she and others at the school have been taking steps to "operate around" state and federal DEI bans.

Regents support legal review after video airs of UI official’s remarks about DEI

Iowa Board of Regents and University of Iowa officials said Wednesday they were investigating a Fox News video where a person ...
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Reynolds, Bird demand answers from U of I over defying DEI restricions

Bird says an undercover video aired by FOX News contained “statements by state employees which display a blatant disregard ...