A prominent Black family is withdrawing a $1 million endowed scholarship from UNC Wilmington after the university said it could no longer restrict the funds to students with a “commitment to the African American community.”
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The decision stems from the UNC System’s Equality Policy, which bans diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives at public universities.
FULL STORY: Family pulls $1M scholarship fund from NC university, citing anti-DEI policy
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This story was originally published July 20, 2026 at 3:55 PM with the headline “NC family pulls $1 million scholarship over anti-DEI policy. Here’s what to know.”
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