(Image Courtesy of AP News) “Trump speaking to reporters after he signs executive orders to end DEI.” Sam Murray & Fabienne Bien-Aime Connector Contributors There has been confusion and worry among members of UMass Lowell about changes the university might face following the Jan. 20 and 21 executive orders banning programs that promote diversity, equity…
Federal shake-up: how Musk’s DOGE is reshaping U.S. institutions
(Photo courtesy of The Times) “Trump giving Elon Musk leadership at the Department of Government Efficiency” Collin Gallagher Connector Staff Elon Musk, known for his work in space travel with SpaceX, electric cars with Tesla, and the social media app X (formerly Twitter), has taken on a new challenge, The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).…
Trump follows through on his promise to attack universities on DEI
(Photo courtesy of NPR) “Trump signing an executive order to end all DEI programs and policies” Tristin Henson Connector Staff Trump signed an executive order that stated diversity, equity, and inclusion policies for recipients of federal grants would end. This executive order caused concern not only among individual students at colleges that received those federal…
