On Aug. 8, 2024, DEI programming and offices at UNC Charlotte were dismantled in compliance with policy passed by the UNC System Board of Governors. These changes occurred across the UNC System, meaning Charlotte was not the only school affected; all 17 institutions within the UNC System were impacted.
These diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs and offices helped support the diverse
student populations at UNC System institutions. In compliance with a Feb. 5 memorandum from the Board of Governors, UNC institutions now must suspend all general education courses related to DEI as a graduation requirement or risk losing federal funding…