To receive accreditation, social work programs must ensure students are "culturally competent." That means these programs are some of the last vestiges of so-called "DEI" in #Texas universities.

Can they survive under Republicans' continued attacks? texasobserver.org/social-work-

#education #MentalHealth #DEI #news

The Texas ObserverThe Last Safe Haven for DEI in Texas Higher Ed?Accredited social work programs
Jul 5, 2026, 19:00 UTCen