Vanderbilt said the employees involved with the matter will step back from their regular duties as the investigation unfolds.

Trump’s tariffs, immigration, and anti-DEI policies have shaken CEO confidence by 26 points, yet most U.S. business leaders remain publicly silent.

Despite state and federal prohibitions on DEI, two of Tennessee's largest universities have found strategic ways to continue their work — changing names but not missions, according to undercover conversations with faculty and staff.

Additionally, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) suspended its DEI requirements following Trump’s executive order. Trump’s order specifically highlighted ACGME’s promotion of DEI because of its status as a leading medical school accreditor for residency and fellowship programs.

Tennessee Senator Marsha Blackburn has applied pressure on universities across the state to end DEI practices.

Businesses are weighing competing pay equity legal risks, as the Trump administration scrutinizes DEI efforts while states advance wage transparency laws that increasingly threaten to expose disparities.

The Desperado LGBTQ+ Film Festival, which debuted in 2009, is hosted by a student club at Paradise Valley Community College, which receives federal funds.

The Trump White House released a report outlining its plan to ensure that the United States remains a global leader in AI development.

Chancellor Donde Plowman sent a letter back to Sen. Blackburn addressing her concerns that UT is hiding diversity, equity and inclusion programs.