Universities’ Diversity Gains Slowing Down

It’s no secret that universities have struggled to diversify their faculties. But just as they were making progress, the Trump administration’s policies kicked in, and now those gains are slowing down. A recent analysis found that the number of Black and Hispanic faculty members at large research universities increased after a wave of commitments to diversity. But with those pledges being rolled back, it’s clear that the progress made was short-lived.

The Numbers Don’t Lie

Let’s get straight to the point: the data shows that universities were actually starting to make a difference. The number of Black and Hispanic faculty members was on the rise, and it seemed like things were finally starting to change. But now, it’s back to square one. It’s ridiculous that we’re still having this conversation, but it’s clear that there’s still a long way to go.