University of North Carolina committee scraps DEI goals, roles in dramatic policy shift

Another state university system is moving to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) requirements and roles from its campuses, as part of a growing backlash to DEI ideology in schools across the country.

The University of North Carolina (UNC) board of governors committee voted in less than four minutes on Wednesday to repeal and replace the system's existing diversity and inclusion policy and replace it with a different policy, The Associated Press reported.

Seventeen college campuses within the UNC system could be affected by the decision.

The proposed policy indicates...