Protesters mourn the death of academic freedom during a mock funeral that began at the University of Texas at Austin on May 20, 2026. Some critics say the state's efforts to ban diversity, equity and inclusion is hampering what's taught on college campuses.

UT System, community colleges complying with Texas’ DEI ban, auditors find

The state’s spot review found Texas public colleges were not using diversity, equity and inclusion efforts on campuses.

by Jessica Priest, The Texas Tribune May 23, 2026May 23, 2026

Texas’ second audit of public colleges’ compliance with the state’s diversity, equity and inclusion ban found no violations at the University of Texas System and 15 community colleges, even as conservative activists continue to accuse some of keeping DEI-related work alive under new names. The State Auditor’s Office report cleared UT System schools and the […]

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UT System, community colleges complying with Texas’ DEI ban, auditors find