Daily Cardinal14d
After UW-Madison demotes top diversity official, legislators are split on a DEI financial crackdown
Reactions to Dr. LaVar Charleston’s removal tow party lines as politicians look to state DEI audits for answers.
The College Fix5d
UW-Madison ousts chief diversity officer over financial concerns
The University of Wisconsin, Madison, has initiated a “leadership change” in its Division of Diversity, Equity, and ...
Washington Examiner19d
Top DEI official at University of Wisconsin-Madison steps down after financial review concerns
LaVar Charleston left his position as vice chancellor in the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement at UW-Madison on Wednesday. “An ongoing internal review of DDEEA’s ...
Black Enterprise18d
Another One Bites The Dust: UW-Madison Fires Chief Diversity Officer Citing Financial Concerns
The University of Wisconsin-Madison eliminated the role of chief diversity officer, firing Dr. Lavar Charleston from his position on Jan. 22, claiming departmental financial concerns, Daily ...
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel20d
UW-Madison removes chief diversity officer after financial review sparks concerns
La Var Charleston, who has led the division since 2021, will return to his appointment as a clinical professor in the School of Education. Charleston was among 10 people reporting directly to the ...
Lawmaker: UW-Madison diversity officer's demotion linked to state DEI audit
A Wisconsin lawmaker is crediting a state investigation into the cost of diversity, equity and inclusion programs to state taxpayers for the demotion of an official at the University of ...
WSAW20d
UW-Madison vice chancellor for inclusive excellence removed amid financial concerns
Dr. LaVar Charleston will no longer serve as leader of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement (DDEEA) effective immediately, Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin and Provost Charles ...
UW-Madison vice chancellor for inclusive excellence removed amid financial concerns
Dr. LaVar Charleston will no longer serve as leader of the Division of Diversity, Equity, and Educational Achievement.
Inside Higher Ed20d
UW Madison Removes Chief Diversity Officer
The University of Wisconsin at Madison has removed its chief diversity officer, LaVar Charleston, from his post following an internal financial review, the university announced Wednesday. Charleston ...
Daily Cardinal15d
ASM voices concern about demotion of UW-Madison’s top diversity official, outlines semester roadmap
The Associated Students of Madison discussed the demotion of the university’s top diversity official, the search for a new ...
AOL15d
Lawmaker: UW-Madison diversity officer's demotion linked to state DEI audit
UW-Madison Chief Diversity Officer LaVar Charleston was moved from that position back to being a clinical professor in the Department of Educational Leadership and Policy Analysis in the School of ...
Another One Bites The Dust: UW-Madison Fires Chief Diversity Officer Citing Financial Concerns
The University of Wisconsin-Madison eliminated the role of chief diversity officer, firing Dr. Lavar Charleston from his position on Jan. 22, claiming departmental financial concerns, Daily Cardinal ...