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3 days ago
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Purdue University immediately closes DEI office amid state, federal pressure
Print Close By Alexandra Koch Published May 30, 2025 Purdue University announced Friday it is "sunsetting" DEI activities and initiatives, effective immediately. "An increasing number of actions and policy measures at both the federal and state level have made it clear that doing so is a necessary part of our future as a public university and a state educational institution," the university said in a statement. The move comes after similar announcements from other Big 10 schools, including the University of Michigan and Ohio State. UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN ANNOUNCES IT'S SHUTTERING ITS DEI OFFICES DUE TO TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS The Office of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging will close as will related activities in colleges and departments, according to school officials. Staff colleagues working in DEI departments will have the opportunity to interview for vacancies in other departments. THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 'SUNSETS' OFFICES AMID ONGOING REVIEW OF DIVERSITY, EQUITY AND INCLUSION WORK The university will also update leading programs in its colleges into the Boilermaker Opportunity Program Plus in the Office of the Vice Provost for Enrollment Management to "serve all academic programs and to best support all current and future students," according to the statement. Cultural centers will continue to serve as open resources for the Purdue community, providing support for all students as part of the Office of the Vice Provost for Student Life. DEI OFFICE CLOSURES AT UNIVERSITIES PILE UP AFTER ANOTHER STATE ORDERS END TO 'WOKE VIRUS' "As we refocus our efforts on the success of all students in keeping with our land-grant mission and values, our team will be with you every step of the way through these updates," Purdue University Provost & Miller Family professor Patrick J. Wolfe wrote in the statement. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP Purdue University did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment. Print Close URL
Yahoo
10-02-2025
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California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment
Two people walked away from a small plane crash in south central California after the aircraft landed upside down. First responders were called to the scene Sunday morning on the south side of East Lerdo Highway in Shafter, California, near the Minton Field Airport, the Kern County Fire Department said on Facebook. The plane was located upside down "in the middle of a vegetable field with no smoke or fire visible," the department said. "Firefighters quickly gathered tools and medical equipment and made their way to the wreckage. Arriving at the plane, they were relieved to find both occupants safely out of the aircraft and refusing any medical treatment," the department's post added. Alaska Crews Recover Remains Of All 10 Plane Crash Victims, Authorities Say The scene was handed over to the Shafter Police Department after it was determined there were no additional passengers to assist and no immediate hazards. Read On The Fox News App The Federal Aviation Administration is investigating the cause of the crash. Figure Skating Mom Starts Skates Of Hope To Honor Dc Plane Crash Victims Several aviation incidents have occurred around the globe in recent weeks. Just days ago, a small plane crashed in São Paulo and claimed two lives. Last week, the remains of 10 people who were in a commuter plane that crashed off the coast of Alaska were recovered. On Jan. 31, an ambulance plane transporting a young girl who had just received life-saving treatment crashed on a street near the Roosevelt Mall in Philadelphia, killing all six people on board and one person in a car while injuring others. A midair collision on Jan. 29 in Washington, D.C., between an American Airlines plane and an Army Black Hawk helicopter claimed 67 lives. Fox News Digital's Alexandra Koch and Landon Mion contributed to this report. Original article source: California small plane crashes upside down, 2 occupants survive and refuse medical treatment
