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UofL cancels Lavender Graduation in compliance with House Bill 4

By Sara Montoya The University of Louisville officially canceled a long-standing graduation ceremony for LGBTQ+ students amid new federal and statewide policies restricting any practices related to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Lavender Graduation, as referred to by universities that honor the ceremony, is a reception held to celebrate the achievements and contributions of LGBTQ+ students. It is

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HB 4 passes, U of L responds

By Sara Montoya On Thursday, the Kentucky General Assembly voted to override Governor Andy Beshear’s veto of House Bill 4 (HB 4), officially enacting it into law. The bill prohibits public universities and colleges from funding diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives and bans the establishment of any offices or training related to those programs.

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OPINION: Kentucky House Bill 4 hinders college student belonging and support 

By University of Louisville Faculty   Kentucky House Bill 4 (HB4) puts the sense of belonging for many students under threat. HB4 promises to eliminate and dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) offices, initiatives, and related “concepts” in Kentucky universities, based on the claim that such initiatives and concepts are “discriminatory.”   This argument, however, falls flat

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Students protest for DEI, call for President Schatzel’s resignation

By Jai’Michael Anderson On Friday, Feb. 28 University of Louisville students organized a statewide “Day of DEI” advocating to keep diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives on Kentucky campuses. The action comes in response to recent government opposition to DEI such as HB4, which was introduced to the Kentucky General Assembly last month.

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