Academe Today: College presidents quietly organize to support DEI

Why scientific research needs a radical restructuring; how political solidarity statements threaten academic freedom; leadership transition; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. A COMMUNITY OF LEADERS [College Presidents Are Quietly Organizing to Support DEI]( By Eric Kelderman [STORY IMAGE]( A group of nearly 150 campus leaders, mostly at community colleges, aims to counteract negative stereotypes about diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts. ADVERTISEMENT BACKGROUNDER [Amid National Backlash, Colleges Brace for Fresh Wave of Anti-DEI Legislation]( By J. Brian Charles [STORY IMAGE]( A Chronicle analysis has identified at least 19 bills that aim to ban a slate of efforts aimed at making colleges diverse, equitable, and inclusive. 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