From Fox News: An official in the University of Iowa’s Division of Student Life openly admits in a new undercover video obtained by Fox News Digital that she and others at the university are actively “finding ways to operate around” state and federal directives intended to end the practice of reverse discrimination in the name of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI).
The official, Drea Tinoco, assistant director for Leadership and Student Organization Development at the University of Iowa, pointed out in the undercover recording how in early spring the university’s leaders began directing an end to DEI initiatives and policies.
However, as Tinoco points out, that didn’t stop her or others at the school from continuing to advance the discriminatory measures.
Tinoco reveals in the video, “We’re essentially finding ways to operate around [the bans], so that was our solution.
“We were like, ‘Oh, okay, we can’t use that word? Okay – ‘civic engagement,’” she said.
“I think that’s a lot of what we’re doing, it’s like, ‘Oh, okay, we’re not allowed to use this word. Oh, okay. We’re just going to do this,’” Tinoco continued. “That’s why you’re not going to see DEI listed on any University of Iowa website … but there have been transitions and things that they’ve done, so they’re not like getting rid of certain things.”
Tinoco also discuses the “loophole[s]” they use to advance DEI, hidden in student groups that are protected by freedom of association rights.
“I will say personally, like I am proud of the fight,” Tinoco said.
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Iowa Gov. Kim Reynolds (R) told Fox News Digital that the matter would be referred to Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird.
“I’m appalled by the remarks made in this video by a University of Iowa employee who blatantly admits to defying DEI restrictions I signed into law on May 9, 2024,” she said. “I already issued a letter to the Board of Regents on January 23, 2025, reminding university representatives to comply, not only with state law, but an executive order signed by President Trump ending implementation of DEI policies at public institutions.”
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