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Yahoo
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Yahoo
Naval Academy tosses 400 books from library following Trump DEI expulsion orders
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, is ditching almost 400 books from its library, in accordance with directives from the Trump administration to eliminate content related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). "We can confirm the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from their Nimitz Library collection in order to ensure compliance with all directives outlined in Executive Orders issued by the President," a Navy spokesperson told Fox News Digital Wednesday. "Nimitz Library houses roughly 590,000 print books, 322 databases, and over 5,000 print journals and magazines to support the academic inquiries and intellectual development of Midshipmen." A list of the books tossed was not available and no other details were immediately provided. President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders instructing federal agencies to remove DEI content, including an order in January that barred kindergarten through 12th grade institutions that receive federal funding from including DEI material in their curriculum. But the U.S. military service academies had previously remained exempt because they are not a kindergarten through 12th grade institution. Naval Academy Closing Dei Offices To Align With Trump Executive Orders: Memo The Naval Academy's purge stemmed from an order from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's office, according to the Associated Press – although it's unclear if Hegseth issued the directive himself or if it came from a staffer. Read On The Fox News App The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital about whether Hegseth's office directed the order, and if it had instructed the other service academies to purge DEI books from its libraries. Instead, the Pentagon directed Fox News Digital to the U.S. Naval Academy and shared a statement from chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell: "All service academies are fully committed to executing and implementing President Trump's Executive Orders." Us Naval Academy Ends Affirmative Action In Admissions: 'Implementing All Directives' Hegseth has remained vigilant about weeding out DEI programs from the Department of Defense. In January, he announced that the Pentagon would follow all orders from Trump to scrap DEI efforts from the military. "The President's guidance (lawful orders) is clear: No more DEI at Dept. of Defense," Hegseth wrote in an X post. "The Pentagon will comply, immediately. No exceptions, name-changes, or delays." The Pentagon's effort to eliminate DEI from its social media and websites initially prompted the removal of a swath of DOD web pages, including references to the Enola Gay aircraft responsible for dropping the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. However, the Pentagon moved to restore some of these web pages – including ones that referenced Black veterans such as U.S. Army veteran and baseball player Jackie Robinson and the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military aviators in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Meanwhile, the Naval Academy's library scrub comes days after documents from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals were made public Friday disclosing that the service academy will not take into account race, ethnicity or sex in admissions to the institution, in response to an executive order Trump issued in January. The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that considering race in the higher education admissions process was unconstitutional, however, it provided a caveat for U.S. military academies. Previous legal filings from the Naval Academy said that while race rarely served as a factor in the admissions process, it occasionally did in a "limited fashion." The U.S. Naval Academy is one of several elite service military academies, and trains undergraduate midshipmen for careers as officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. The Associated Press and Fox News' Alexandra Koch contributed to this article source: Naval Academy tosses 400 books from library following Trump DEI expulsion orders
Fox News
02-04-2025
- Politics
- Fox News
Naval Academy tosses 400 books from library following Trump DEI expulsion orders
The U.S. Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland, is pitching almost 400 books from its library, in accordance with directives from the Trump administration to eliminate content related to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). "We can confirm the U.S. Naval Academy has removed nearly 400 books from their Nimitz Library collection in order to ensure compliance with all directives outlined in Executive Orders issued by the President," a Navy spokesperson told Fox News Digital Wednesday. "Nimitz Library houses roughly 590,000 print books, 322 databases, and over 5,000 print journals and magazines to support the academic inquiries and intellectual development of Midshipmen." A list of the books tossed was not available and no other details were immediately provided. President Donald Trump has signed multiple executive orders instructing federal agencies to remove DEI content, including an order in January that barred kindergarten through 12th grade institutions that receive federal funding from including DEI material in their curriculum. But the U.S. military service academies had previously remained exempt because they are not a kindergarten through 12th grade institution. The Naval Academy's purge stemmed from an order from Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth's office, according to the Associated Press – although it's unclear if Hegseth issued the directive himself or if it came from a staffer. The Pentagon did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News Digital about whether Hegseth's office directed the order, and if it had instructed the other service academies to purge DEI books from its libraries. Instead, the Pentagon directed Fox News Digital to the U.S. Naval Academy and shared a statement from chief Pentagon spokesperson Sean Parnell: "All service academies are fully committed to executing and implementing President Trump's Executive Orders." Hegseth has remained vigilant about weeding out DEI programs from the Department of Defense. In January, he announced that the Pentagon would follow all orders from Trump to scrap DEI efforts from the military. "The President's guidance (lawful orders) is clear: No more DEI at Dept. of Defense," Hegseth wrote in an X post. "The Pentagon will comply, immediately. No exceptions, name-changes, or delays." The Pentagon's effort to eliminate DEI from its social media and websites initially prompted the removal of a swath of DOD web pages, including references to the Enola Gay aircraft responsible for dropping the atomic bomb in Hiroshima, Japan, in 1945. However, the Pentagon moved to restore some of these web pages – including ones that referenced Black veterans such as U.S. Army veteran and baseball player Jackie Robinson and the Tuskegee Airmen, the first Black military aviators in the Army Air Corps during World War II. Meanwhile, the Naval Academy's library scrub comes days after documents from the 4th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals were made public Friday disclosing that the service academy will not take into account race, ethnicity or sex in admissions to the institution, in response to an executive order Trump issued in January. The Supreme Court ruled in 2023 that considering race in the higher education admissions process was unconstitutional, however, it provided a caveat for U.S. military academies. Previous legal filings from the Naval Academy said that while race rarely served as a factor in the admissions process, it occasionally did in a "limited fashion." The U.S. Naval Academy is one of several elite service military academies, and trains undergraduate midshipmen for careers as officers in the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps.
NBC Sports
19-03-2025
- Sport
- NBC Sports
Navy basketball coach Ed DeChellis is retiring after 29 years as a collegiate head coach
ANNAPOLIS, Md. — Navy men's basketball coach Ed DeChellis is retiring after 29 years as a collegiate head coach. DeChellis coached a school-record 426 games at Navy. The Midshipmen reached the championship game of the Patriot League Tournament this year before losing to American. DeChellis previously coached at Penn State and East Tennessee State. He was one of seven active head coaches to win at least 100 games at three different schools. 'It has been a great honor to serve at the Naval Academy and I feel very fortunate to have had the opportunity to coach so many exceptional young men,' DeChellis said. 'I would like to thank (athletic director) Chet Gladchuk for giving me that opportunity 14 years ago and for his support and extraordinary leadership during my tenure. The Naval Academy represents a set of timeless values that form the bedrock of our nation. I am proud to have played a small role in advancing those values through sport.' Associate head coach John Perry is becoming interim head coach while the school searches for a replacement for DeChellis.
Washington Post
07-03-2025
- Sport
- Washington Post
Navy knock offs Boston University 86-78 in Patriot League Tournament quarterfinals
BOSTON — Austin Benigni scored 30 points to lead Navy over Boston University 86-78 on Thursday night in the quarterfinals of the Patriot League Tournament. Benigni added six assists for the Midshipmen (14-18). Donovan Draper added 16 points and seven rebounds. Aidan Kehoe totaled 14 points and nine boards.
USA Today
27-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Loyola (MD) at Navy odds, tips and betting trends
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (11-17, 6-11 Patriot League) will visit the Navy Midshipmen (12-18, 9-8 Patriot League) after losing three road games in a row. The contest starts at 4:00 PM ET on Saturday, March 1, 2025. In this preview, we breakdown the Navy vs. Loyola (MD) odds and lines around this matchup. The matchup between the Midshipmen and the Greyhounds currently has no line set. Navy has compiled a 14-15-0 record against the spread this season, while Loyola (MD) is 12-15-0. A total of 15 out of the Midshipmen's games this season have hit the over, and 17 of the Greyhounds' games have gone over. In the last 10 contests, Navy is 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall while Loyola (MD) has gone 4-6 against the spread and 3-7 overall. To prepare for this matchup, here is everything you need to get ready for Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Navy vs. Loyola (MD) prediction Navy 73, Loyola (MD) 67 Against the spread Navy has put together a 14-15-0 ATS record so far this year. Loyola (MD) has put together a 12-15-0 ATS record so far this season. The 70.2 points per game the Midshipmen put up are the same as the Greyhounds give up. Navy has an 8-4 record against the spread and a 7-6 record overall when scoring more than 70.5 points. Loyola (MD) is 8-4 against the spread and 9-4 overall when giving up fewer than 70.2 points. The Greyhounds put up an average of 68.9 points per game, just 1.0 fewer point than the 69.9 the Midshipmen allow. When it scores more than 69.9 points, Loyola (MD) is 8-3 against the spread and 8-4 overall. Navy's record is 6-3 against the spread and 8-2 overall when it gives up fewer than 68.9 points. Players to watch Navy Austin Benigni leads his squad in both points (18.1) and assists (4.1) per contest, and also puts up 3.3 rebounds. Defensively, he averages 0.8 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Aidan Kehoe is tops on his team in rebounds per game (9.4), and also posts 9.2 points and 1.7 assists. At the other end, he posts 0.9 steals and 1.1 blocked shots. Donovan Draper puts up 7.9 points, 7.9 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. At the other end, he posts 1.3 steals and 0.7 blocked shots. Loyola (MD) Milos Ilic leads the Greyhounds in scoring (14.3 points per game), rebounding (7.5) and assists (2.9), making 52.1% from the floor. He also delivers 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots. Jacob Theodosiou is posting 13.0 points, 4.1 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, making 38.7% of his shots from the floor and 34.2% from 3-point range, with 1.8 triples per contest. Jordan Stiemke gives the Greyhounds 12.0 points, 3.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. He also averages 1.1 steals and 1.0 block.
