Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) announced that it would no longer mandate prospective hires to pledge allegiance to diversity, equity, and inclusion principles as a condition of employment, making it the first elite university in the United States to discard the practice.
This decision marks a significant departure from the prevalent trend among elite universities and signals a shift in how institutions approach diversity initiatives and hiring practices. It also reignites debates surrounding free speech, political litmus tests, and the role of diversity statements in academia.
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