University of Alabama suspends student magazines amid DEI crackdown

By Miles Parks,

Daniel Ofman, Ava Berger, Jordan-Marie Smith

Published December 20, 2025 at 5:30 PM EST

Kendal Wright, editor in chief of the University of Alabama's Nineteen Fifty-Six magazine, reacts to the suspension of two student publications amid a federal crackdown on campus DEI policies.

NPR News

Miles Parks

Miles Parks is a reporter on NPR's Washington Desk. He covers voting and elections, and also reports on breaking news.

See stories by Miles Parks

Daniel Ofman

Ava Berger

Jordan-Marie Smith

Jordan-Marie Smith is a producer with NPR's All Things Considered.

Support nonprofit, fact-based public service journalism

WEKU depends on support from those who view and listen to our content. There's no paywall here. Please support WEKU with your donation.

Contribute now

Related Content

NPR News

Apple, Google tell workers on visas to avoid leaving the U.S. amid Trump immigration crackdown

Bobby Allyn

With months-long consulate and embassy delays being reported, the two tech companies say staying put in the U.S. right now could prevent workers from getting stranded in their home countries.
Why 'Marty Supreme' marks a new chapter for Josh Safdie

Marc Rivers, Ahmad Damen, Miles Parks

Josh Safdie discusses his upcoming film 'Marty Supreme', set for release on December 25.
The quiet pull of introspective songs as temperatures fall

Miles Parks, Gurjit Kaur, Stephen Thompson

When temperatures drop, why do many listeners find themselves gravitating toward more introspective, emotionally resonant songs?
Homeowners stall Connecticut's push for more housing

Molly Ingram

Connecticut's governor seeks compromise between housing needs and homeowner opposition.
What lawmakers advanced, and stalled, on health care this week

Julie Rovner, Miles Parks

Julie Rovner, chief Washington correspondent for KFF Health News, on Congress's healthcare stalemate and what it means for ACA marketplace shoppers.