The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) has abandoned its inclusivity policy and shuttered its diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) office. MIT joins a long list of other American academic institutions that have rejected the DEI agenda, including University of Kentucky, University of Iowa, University of Florida, University of Wyoming and University of Michigan. In contrast, Canadian institutions continue to uphold DEI in hiring practices and research, largely based on federal funding that requires “inclusivity” — and discriminates against non-minorities. The Alberta government, however, will not say whether DEI initiatives will continue to be infused in the academic sector. Both Premier Danielle Smith and Advanced Education Minister Rajan Sawhney declined to respond to questions from the Western Standard in respect to DEI funding in the newly announced Alberta/Canada – US policy research centre. .Smith unveils new Canada-US relations institute, with a Western focus.MIT President Sally Kornbluth has officially closed the Community and Equity Office, a university official told the New York Post. Kornbluth had earlier banned the use of “diversity statements” in faculty hiring or student admissions, a university official confirmed.MIT will be returning to a “merit-based focus,” reported the outlet.“MIT is in the talent business. Our success depends on attracting exceptionally talented people of every background, from across the country and around the world, and making sure everyone at MIT feels welcome and supported, so they can do their best work and thrive,” Kornbluth said in a statement, shared by the MIT rep.
