UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk pushes back on anti-DEI critics
As the Trump administration attacks campus diversity programs, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk spoke about his view of the term “DEI,” saying diversity, equity and inclusion are positive elements of the university experience.
As the Trump administration attacks campus diversity programs, UCLA Chancellor Julio Frenk spoke about his view of the term “DEI,” saying diversity, equity and inclusion are positive elements of the university experience.
Jaweed Kaleem is an education reporter at the Los Angeles Times, where he covers the University of California and higher education. He specializes in reporting on campus activism and culture, including issues on free speech, religion, race and politics. Kaleem previously worked for The Times as a Los Angeles-based national correspondent and a London-based foreign correspondent. Follow him on Bluesky @jaweedkaleem.bsky.social and X @jaweedkaleem.
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