Viral video of UK employee saying DEI principles part of curriculum sparks GOP criticism

By: McKenna Horsley

Outlets: Kentucky Lantern

Published: February 5, 2026

Words: 830

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Some Kentucky Republican lawmakers are questioning if the state’s flagship university is following a law that bans diversity, equity and inclusion policies in higher education.

A viral video shared Wednesday by conservative media watchdog Accuracy in Media shows a University of Kentucky employee speaking with someone he believed to be a prospective student about whether DEI principles are part of the sociology department’s curriculum.

Rep. Shane Baker, R-Somerset, asked UK President Eli …

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