The Chronicle of Higher Education

A University Gave Guest Speakers a List of Banned Words. Was It Just Complying With State Law?

A speaker dropped out of an event after Weber State University sent her a list of “prohibited words.” Now the university says ...
Capitol Weekly

The enduring friendship between Toni Atkins and Shirley Weber

When former Senate pro Tem Toni Atkins (D-San Diego) launched her campaign for governor in early 2024, she had her friend of ...
KSL

New censorship flap at Weber State prompts author to pull out of speaking appearance

This time, guest speaker Darcie Little Badger was advised by Weber State officials of a list of "prohibited words and ...

Utah university says it will revise how it applies anti-DEI law after backlash over its banned words list

The school’s policy drew attention after an Indigenous author said she canceled her planned appearance on campus over the ...
Inside Higher Ed

After Censoring Again, Weber State Says It Will Be ‘More Nuanced’ in Applying Law

The Utah university censored a censorship conference. Then it told an Apache speaker she couldn’t use certain words. Now it’s revising how it implements a state anti-DEI law.