Articles
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Higher Education
Would Oklahoma DEI repeal impact college sports?
The head of Oklahoma’s college system says “there are requirements regarding diversity, equity, and inclusion.” But what exactly does that mean?Ray Carter | November 1, 2023
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Higher Education
Amid DEI backdrop, OU students condemn Israel
Around 150 students at the University of Oklahoma protested Israel's response to recent Hamas attacks, echoing a trend of activism on college campuses. Concerns have been raised that some DEI programs may foster antisemitism.Ray Carter | October 27, 2023
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Budget & Tax, Higher Education
Let’s prioritize Oklahoma workforce needs
The rot in Oklahoma’s higher-education system is widespread. It’s time for state lawmakers and Gov. Kevin Stitt to redirect funding to more productive uses.Brandon Dutcher | October 26, 2023
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Higher Education
Experts warn Oklahoma college DEI programs likely illegal
Oklahoma’s higher-education chancellor told lawmakers that colleges are forced to impose DEI requirements because it has become a condition of accreditation. But that’s not the full story, experts say.Ray Carter | October 19, 2023
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Higher Education, Law & Principles
Expert endorses better due-process rights for Oklahoma students
During a legislative study, a national expert urged state lawmakers to pass legislation to significantly bolster the due-process rights of students at Oklahoma colleges and universities, warning that the processes used by many schools cannot survive judicial scrutiny.Ray Carter | October 17, 2023
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Higher Education, Economy
Time for Oklahoma workforce scholarships
With an “Oklahoma Workforce Needs” fund, policymakers can better prepare young adults for the best-paying jobs of the future and put our state economy on a path of greater growth.Jonathan Small | October 16, 2023
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Higher Education
OU drag-queen payments: $29,000 and counting
OU paid a drag queen $18,000 and defended it on the grounds of “diversity.” Four months later, OU paid another drag queen $11,000 to perform at this year’s freshman orientation.Ray Carter | September 27, 2023
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Higher Education
OSU using DEI to hire plant physiology professor?
Oklahoma State University says job applicants from “historically excluded and underrepresented” groups are “especially encouraged” to apply for this job teaching plant physiology.Ray Carter | September 26, 2023
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Higher Education
Oklahoma colleges’ loyalty oaths violate free speech
Why are Oklahoma’s university professors so often out of touch with the average citizen?Jonathan Small | September 12, 2023
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Higher Education
Wall Street Journal highlights OU’s ‘unfettered spending spree’
The Wall Street Journal found that OU is “just devouring money”—and OU officials’ responses are unpersuasive.Jonathan Small | September 7, 2023