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Higher Education
OU says DEI to ‘permeate’ business school
Via the school’s website, officials at the University of Oklahoma vow that “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” (DEI) programming will now “permeate” business-school programs.Ray Carter | April 18, 2023
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Higher Education, Culture & the Family
OU drag show declared one of nation’s largest
According to officials at the University of Oklahoma, the school’s annual “Crimson & Queens” drag show is not only the “the largest annual drag show in Oklahoma” but also “one of the largest collegiate drag shows in the U.S.”Ray Carter | April 5, 2023
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Higher Education, Economy, Culture & the Family
Amid workforce shortage, OU touts ‘queer sexperts’
To reduce or eliminate the anticipated worker shortage in Oklahoma, officials have often touted the importance of the state’s college system. Meanwhile, the University of Oklahoma recently sent an email to all students informing them of a Name Change workshop for queer, trans, nonbinary individuals, and a Queer Sexperts program.Ray Carter | March 20, 2023
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Higher Education, Culture & the Family
Pokes going woke? OSU policies are concerning
In a complaint filed in U.S. District Court, civil-rights organization Speech First argued that OSU’s harassment, computer, and bias-incidents policies violate students’ First and Fourteenth Amendment rights.Jonathan Small | March 10, 2023
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Higher Education, Culture & the Family
Oklahoma colleges spent $83 million on ‘diversity’ programs
Oklahoma’s public colleges have spent at least $83.4 million on “diversity, equity, and inclusion” (DEI) programs and personnel over the last decade—and one expert says the real number is likely higher than that.Ray Carter | February 15, 2023
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Higher Education
Oklahoma college tuition and fees to freeze under bill
Oklahoma’s public colleges would not be allowed to boost tuition or fees above current levels under legislation approved by a state Senate committee.Ray Carter | February 14, 2023
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Higher Education
DEI and freedom cannot coexist. It’s time for Oklahoma leaders to act.
DEI and the radical "social justice" political agenda practically govern OU.David Randall, Ph.D. | January 12, 2023
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Higher Education, Culture & the Family
OSU accused of violating students’ constitutional rights
Oklahoma State University has been sued by a civil-rights organization alleging the college has violated the constitutional rights of its students.Ray Carter | January 11, 2023
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Higher Education
Many Oklahoma college degree programs not worth the money
A new report shows more than one in five degree programs offered by Oklahoma colleges are not worth students’ time and tuition because those degrees fail to produce income gains that offset the cost.Ray Carter | January 5, 2023
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Higher Education
Is OU neutral?
At a time when red-state policymakers in Florida and Texas are starting to get serious, it’s time for Oklahoma lawmakers to do likewise.Brandon Dutcher | December 28, 2022