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Utah schools reject Gov. Cox’s claim that they require employees to sign ‘diversity statements’

The governor’s office, meanwhile, points to examples of higher ed jobs that ask applicants to describe their efforts in “contributing to justice, equity, diversity and inclusion.”

(Rick Egan | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks to media during a monthly news conference in Salt Lake City, Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2023. The governor alleged the "evil" hiring practice of public university requiring hires to sign a diversity statement was happening in Utah.