01/14/2026
OPINION from Associate Editor Matt Lamb: (Full article in links)
Institutional neutrality sounds like a great idea but universities often fail to implement it in practice.
Even supporters of the concept say universities can celebrate 'Pride Month' with public statements without violating the pledge.
University of Michigan also heavily funds 'anti-racism' research, siding with a controversial political theory - yet it says it will maintain institutional neutrality.