University of North Texas to shut down DEI office to comply with new state law

A Texas public university has announced its diversity, equity and inclusion office will be closed in response to the new state law banning DEI offices.

“The offices of Title IX, equal employment opportunity, and affirmative action will be moved to the division of finance and administration,” according to an email from University of North Texas President Neal Smatresk, The Dallas Morning News reported last week.

UNT DEI Vice President Joanne Woodard will retire in November, Smatresk stated.

Other programs now based in the DEI office, including the multicultural center and pride alliance, are being “reorganiz[ed],” said Smatresk (pictured).