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Additional Information
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Incident Nature:
Other
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Incident Political Orientation:
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Incident Responses:
University administration changed university policy as a consequence
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Incident Status:
No litigation
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Summary
In late 2023, the University of Massachusetts Boston quietly removed the requirement for prospective faculty to submit diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) statements as part of their job applications. This change followed concerns that such mandates infringed upon First Amendment rights and academic freedom. The reversal was seen as a victory for free speech, emphasizing that public institutions must uphold viewpoint neutrality in hiring practices.
