The University of Missouri (UM) System removed diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) statements from its hiring process. However, UMKC’s Statement of Values mentions all three.    The removal of DEI statements coincides with an amendment introduced by Republican lawmakers...

In a historic move, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences put forth sweeping eligibility guidelines on their biggest award of the night, “Best Picture.” The Oscars established these guidelines to address a lack of diversity and equal representation on and off-screen,...