Emory University’s new interim president, Leah Ward Sears, announced the university will close its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and pause related programs. The move comes in response to federal laws and mandates that require changes in how higher education institutions operate.
Sears, a former Georgia Supreme Court Chief Justice and Emory alum, emphasized that while the offices are closing, the university’s commitment to fairness, opportunity, and belonging remains intact. Staff affected by the closures will receive support during the transition, though no specific timeline was provided.
In her statement, Sears acknowledged the importance of DEI initiatives but said the decision reflects compliance with legal requirements, not a shift in the university’s core values.
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