A University of Washington professor has criticized the college’s strict diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies, which led to investigations into several universities for “race-exclusionary practices in education programs and activities.” The University of Washington was among the institutions under scrutiny.
A spokesperson for the University of Washington responded to the reports, stating, “The University of Washington does not view diversity and access as being in opposition to merit and excellence, and we remain committed to providing access to excellence for all.”
The spokesperson emphasized that the university’s hiring practices comply with state and federal laws, ensuring that race is not a factor in hiring decisions. “The UW has acted proactively when such a violation is known to have occurred,” they said.
Further clarifying the process, the spokesperson noted, “Schools, colleges, and departments within the University have significant latitude in their hiring practices; however, all must adhere to state and federal laws.”
Regarding a specific hiring search in the College of Education mentioned in a recent local commentator’s blog post, the university confirmed that it was conducted in compliance with these laws. Nevertheless, “to prevent any ambiguity or misinterpretation, we are canceling it and providing additional guidance on hiring practices before it is reposted.”
The spokesperson also added, “We are reviewing hiring practices more broadly to ensure that they follow state and federal laws.”
Fox News Digital reached out to the White House for comment but did not receive a response.
https://nypost.com/2025/10/27/us-news/university-of-washington-scraps-job-posting-after-dei-requirement-exposed/