Iowa university students rally against regents, DEI directives: ‘We matter’

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Iowa university students rally against regents, DEI directives: ‘We matter’

Angry students and community members armed with signs, chants, and prepared comments convened Wednesday inside the Iowa Board of Regents meeting to oppose its anti-DEI actions and other politically aligned impositions on the public universities.

UMN President talks about DEI, International issues at USG Forum

University President Rebecca Cunningham answered questions regarding diversity, equity and inclusion, international student issues and other policies during the Undergraduate Student Government’s forum meeting on Tuesday. USG forum meetings are held every other Tuesday and are the group’s primary meeting time. Most years, the University president visits the forum to speak and answer questions.  While most questions were presubmitted to Cunningha…

University students speak out against anti-DEI actions at Board of Regents meeting

Daniela Pintor-Mendoza stood up before the Iowa Board of Regents Wednesday, a crowd of people holding signs and waving flags behind her. She spoke during the board’s public comment period to express her feelings as a “proud” University of Iowa…

University students speak out against anti-DEI actions at Board of Regents meeting - Little Village

Iowa State University student Binx Hilton speaks to the Iowa Board of Regents during public comment on April 23, 2025. — Brooklyn Draisey/Iowa Capital DispatchDaniela Pintor-Mendoza stood up before the Iowa Board of Regents on Wednesday, a crowd of people holding signs and waving flags behind her.She spoke during the board’s public comment period to express her feelings as a “proud” University of Iowa student about decisions made by the board to…

‘When we fight, we win.’ Lexington community protests against removal of DEI policies

Gallery • 15 Photos Cara Raiford Over 2,000 protestors hold up signs and flags during the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at Robert F. Stephens Courthouse Plaza in Lexington, Ky. Photo by Cara Raiford | Staff Over 3,000 individuals gathered for the “No Kings: Then or Now!” protest to peacefully march and commemorate the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution. Held on Saturday, April 19, and…