"We recently learned that an employee of one of our security contractors has acted in ways that go against our values and directives," Michigan interim president Domenico Grasso wrote.
'The alleged vandalism was against multiple homes, organizations, and businesses in multiple counties.' This investigation spans various jurisdictions, highlighting the extensive nature of the inquiry.
The University of Michigan, traditionally a supporter of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives, will eliminate its DEI offices and strategic plans due to federal mandates.
The regents expressed concern over impending changes due to Trump's administration, highlighting that DEI efforts could face significant threats as higher education navigates new political tides. They refrained from specific votes but maintained their commitment to socioeconomic and intellectual diversity, indicating cautious optimism amid the political climate.
The Faculty Senate demands, in the name of the values on which the United States and its public universities were founded, that the Regents cease the use of surveillance, policing, physical violence, and legal power as mechanisms to silence speech.
In discussions around Donald Trump's political behavior, an alarming trend emerges: his rhetoric is intensifying, raising concerns not just about his fitness for office but about the very nature of democracy and governance if he were to return to power.