The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) recently dismantled its Community and Equity Office, signaling a shift towards merit-focused practices in hiring and admissions. President Sally Kornbluth initiated this move, which includes prohibiting diversity statements, following an evaluation of the DEI office's effectiveness. This decision aligns with larger national trends against DEI initiatives, especially in light of former President Trump’s campaign to eliminate such programs, which have faced scrutiny, evidenced by Harvard's loss of substantial federal funding for its continued DEI efforts.
MIT President Sally Kornbluth announced the closure of the DEI office, shifting the focus back to merit-based hiring and admissions policies.
The decision is seen as part of a broader movement against DEI initiatives, resonating with former President Trump's push to dismantle similar programs nationally.
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