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Utah's universities feel the pinch of funding cuts, Pride flag bans and DEI purges.
Sometimes you have to lose to win. But when money's involved, humanity gives way to institutions.
Miss: College Try Sometimes you have to lose to win. But when money's involved, humanity gives way to institutions. We are seeing this now more than ever as the president wields his tariff gun, as he threatens law firms with stripping their access and, of course, as he bleeds universities of their very essence.
The lobotomizing of education may be the most serious peril we face. As Utah universities are told to rid themselves of diversity, equity and inclusion, they're also being charged with eliminating "inefficient" programs with fewer than 40 students.
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