WKU Follows New DEI State Law; Society of Black Alumni Cuts Ties

WKU follows new DEI state law; Society of Black Alumni cuts ties

The Society of Black Alumni says new state laws restricting DEI programs led them to separate from Western Kentucky University.

WKU’s Society of Black Alumni to disaffiliate from university

WKU’s Society of Black Alumni announced on Wednesday that the organization will no longer be affiliated with the university’s Alumni Association due to the university’s efforts to meet House Bill 4 compliance regulations. These regulations are part of the university’s efforts to comply with recent state-wide legislation that prohibits Kentucky universities and colleges from funding diversity, equity and inclusion-related programs and organizatio…