Gov. Cox criticizes diversity efforts at Utah colleges, calls them more divisive than unifying

The remarks follow a new policy requiring all public institutions in Utah to draft resolutions committing to neutrality on political issues.

(Bethany Baker | The Salt Lake Tribune) Gov. Spencer Cox speaks during a press conference on free speech on college campuses in downtown Salt Lake City on Friday, Dec. 1, 2023. Cox said in a recent town hall that more changes to college campuses' diversity efforts could happen soon.

Gov. Cox criticizes diversity efforts at Utah colleges, calls them more divisive than unifying

The remarks follow a new policy requiring all public institutions in Utah to draft resolutions committing to neutrality on political issues.

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