DEI Programs Under Scrutiny at Universities

Annapolis News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jun 26, 2026 · 2m

Federal probes are intensifying over DEI programs at major universities, fueled by undercover videos showing staff quietly maintaining core activities despite new state laws and federal orders. Accuracy in Media, which released the recordings at Arizona State and Ohio State—both now under DOJ scrutiny—claims the programs are being rebranded, not eliminated. While supporters argue DEI is vital for equity and inclusion, critics fear violations of civil rights laws. One ASU video reveals an office’s name changed but its mission stayed the same; Ohio State recordings suggest privately funded…