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Netflix’s premature cancellation of several LGBTQ+ shows raises concerns about allyship

    Netflix’s premature cancellation of several LGBTQ+ shows raises concerns about allyship

There are 629 million people worldwide that turn to Netflix for their everyday entertainment due to the platform currently housing numerous successful and critically acclaimed series. The streaming platform canceled

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Affirmative action ban is a step backwards for minority students

    Affirmative action ban is a step backwards for minority students

The Supreme Court delivered a devastating letdown to marginalized students by striking down affirmative action in university admissions. This decision will cast a dark shadow over the aspirations of future

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Legal experts, education advocates and students react as Supreme Court affirmative action decision approaches

    Legal experts, education advocates and students react as Supreme Court affirmative action decision approaches

The Supreme Court is expected to make a ruling on race-conscious admissions sometime this week, which will either remove it from practice or reaffirm its place in higher education.  Also

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Students react to pause of university DEI hiring initiatives amidst potential further state removal

    Students react to pause of university DEI hiring initiatives amidst potential further state removal

Students are concerned about the direction of the university after the UNT System’s pausing of new diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus and other Texas legislation seeking to remove

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UNT pauses all new diversity, equity and inclusion practices

    UNT pauses all new diversity, equity and inclusion practices

Editors Note: This article has been updated to include additional information about Chancellor Michael Williams. University President Neal Smatresk and

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UNT DEI initiatives at risk of removal in anticipation of potential legal troubles

    UNT DEI initiatives at risk of removal in anticipation of potential legal troubles

University students and faculty are unsure of the future of diversity, equity and inclusion policies on campus as other Texas

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Why Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are invaluable to a supportive and successful society

    Why Diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives are invaluable to a supportive and successful society

In a recent memo Gov. Greg Abbott’s office sent, the chief of staff Gardner Pate warned state agencies and public

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Mental illness is not a monster

    Mental illness is not a monster

Content warning: this story contains language and content related to suicide and mental health issues, viewer discretion is advised.  Stigmas

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Faculty groups release statement regarding academic freedom, CRT

    Faculty groups release statement regarding academic freedom, CRT

Faculty groups at the university have released a joint statement regarding Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick’s recent proposal to end tenure

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Reaffirmed as tier one research institution, university strives to promote diversity in STEM

    Reaffirmed as tier one research institution, university strives to promote diversity in STEM

The University of North Texas’ standing as a tier one research university was reaffirmed when the Carnegie Classification of Institutions

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