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Rep. Katy Hall smiles after H.B. 261 3rd Substitute officially passes in the House Chamber at the Utah State Capitol in Salt Lake City on Friday, Jan. 19, 2024. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Anti-DEI Bill Passes House and Senate, Gov. Cox Expected to Sign Into Law

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 28, 2024

  H.B. 261, Utah’s bill restricting diversity, equity and inclusion practices in education, passed the House this Friday and will be sent for approval by Gov. Spencer Cox, who has already expressed...

The Utah State Capitol Building in Salt Lake City, Utah on Feb. 15, 2023. (Photo by Andrea Oltra | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

House Bill to Promote ‘Viewpoint Diversity,’ Eliminate DEI Offices in Schools Jumps First Hurdle

By Libbey Hanson, News Writer January 17, 2024

  On Wednesday, Jan. 17, the Utah House Education Committee passed H.B. 261 — the Equal Opportunity Initiative bill prohibiting an institution of higher education, public education system and...

Students and speakers pose for a picture at the end of the Tampa 5 talk in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons Building on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photos by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Champine: Protest to Protect Those Fighting for DEI

By Morgan Champine, Opinion Editor December 14, 2023

  On March 6, 2023, Tampa Bay Students for a Democratic Society protested Florida Gov. Ron Desantis’ attacks on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. Within 30 days of the protest, Tampa police arrested...

Students and speakers pose for a picture at the end of the Tampa 5 talk in the Carolyn and Kem Gardner Commons Building on the University of Utah Campus in Salt Lake City on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023. (Photos by Luke Larsen | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Tampa 5 Encourage U Students to Know Their Rights

By Ethan Udy, Arts Writer October 24, 2023

  “Protesting is not a crime, justice for the Tampa 5!” chanted University of Utah students Monday night as they gathered to hear the story of the Tampa 5 and their message for universities...

University of Utah President Taylor Randall speaks at a press conference with the Daily Utah Chronicle in the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on Thursday, Sept. 14, 2023. (Photo by Xiangyao “Axe” Tang | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

President Taylor Randall Talks University Future

By Andrew Christiansen and Vanessa Hudson September 14, 2023

  In a press conference with the Daily Utah Chronicle on Thursday, University of Utah President Taylor Randall reflected on the progress he’s made in the last two years and shared ongoing efforts...

The Equity, Diversity and Inclusion office inside the John R. Park Building in Salt Lake City on July 26, 2023. (Photo by Marco Lozzi | The Daily Utah Chronicle)

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion — Where Does Utah Stand?

By TJ Ross, News Writer September 7, 2023

  Diversity, Equity and Inclusion programs have become an integral part of the University of Utah. The U has five official DEI centers and offices: the American Indian Resource Center, the Black...

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Alexander: Say Goodbye to DEI

By CJ Alexander, Special Projects Managing Editor June 12, 2023

  On May 15, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a bill banning diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives in the state’s public colleges and universities. Then on May 30, the Texas State Legislature...

Ron DeSantis speaking during the Utah GOP Convention at the UCCU Center in Orem on Saturday, April 22, 2023.

Florida Governor DeSantis Prompts Protest at Utah GOP Convention

By Vanessa Hudson and Jake Duffy April 24, 2023

  On Saturday, the Utah GOP held its organizing convention with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis as the keynote speaker. Thousands of people, mostly Republican delegates, gave the governor a standing...