University of North Texas, Texas A&M Systems join UT in ‘pause’ of any new DEI initiatives

The University of North Texas and Texas A&M University Systems joined the University of Texas System in imposing a “pause” on new DEI initiatives in the wake of several February memos on employment discrimination from Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s office.

A bill currently under consideration in the Lonestar State would also forbid diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at all public universities in Texas.

UNT System Chancellor Michael Williams announced at a March 8 faculty senate meeting that the system will pause implementing new DEI programs and that future hiring will be merit-based, according to the North Texas Daily.