Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts on college campuses distract from education

Published August 20, 2021 4:00am ET



Students and taxpayers were left footing the bill last fall when many public universities went virtual but didn’t lower tuition. Apparently, some of that money went to diversity, equity, and inclusion departments, which schools continue to expand even though DEI efforts have nothing to do with education.

Colleges are supposed to be truth-seeking institutions, but many are working to create a safe space for the Left by shutting down attempts by students or faculty to speak against campus orthodoxies. Unsurprisingly, college campuses continue to grow more woke each year because of diversity programs that teach students not how to think but what to think.

Already a print subscriber? Click here to login/register your account

Trusted reporting.Unlimited access.

Subscribe for full access to Washington Examiner coverage, expert political analysis, and subscriber-only journalism.

Get Unlimited Access

Already a member? Log in

Cancel anytime.