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MIT becomes first elite school to eliminate diversity and inclusion hiring requirement
The university confirmed that it was removing the DEI criteria on Sunday, claiming it would no longer request a diversity statement when hiring faculty. The decision was made by university President Sally Hornbluth, and supported by all six academic deans, the school's chancellor, and provost.
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Columbia cancels university-wide commencement after protests
The school pledged to focus on keeping the smaller ceremonies "safe, respectful, and running smoothly."
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Columbia president calls building takeover 'violent act' that jeopardized campus security
She said "many people" involved in the encampment were "largely peaceful."