Governor Youngkin on Ending DEI at the University of Virginia

DEI Dissolved at UVA

• 🎯 Governor Glenn Youngkin announced that DEI is done at the University of Virginia following a unanimous vote by trustees to dissolve the office of DEI.
• 🏛️ This decision aims to restore the values of the university's founder, Thomas Jefferson, emphasizing that all are created equal and promoting merit-based opportunity.

Eliminating Illegal Discrimination

• ⚖️ The resolution includes the elimination of any programs that violate the Constitution, the Civil Rights Act, or President Trump's executive order.
• 🚫 Efforts will be made to prevent these programs from being hidden or executed through third-party contractors.
• ✅ The focus will shift to merit-based hiring, admissions, promotions, and scholarships across all university departments, including the medical and law schools.

Restoring Merit and Removing Divisive Concepts

• 💡 Governor Youngkin stated that while embracing diverse experiences and views is a national strength, illegal discrimination must be eliminated.
• 📚 His administration has been actively working to remove inherently divisive concepts like CRT from schools and has renamed 'Equity' to 'Opportunity' across government.
• 🎓 The move at UVA is seen as a clear statement and a monumental advancement for excellence in education, contrasting with the climate of previous years.