DEI initiatives at colleges and universities help protect religious freedom

Authors

Mary J. Lomax-Ghirarduzzi, University of the PacificFollow

Publication Title

San Francisco Chronicle

Document Type

News Article

Publication Date

1-19-2026

Abstract

At the University of the Pacific and other colleges, DEI offices help provide religious student groups with access to space and resources while ensuring that their existence is welcomed, not grudgingly tolerated.

Comments

Originally published in the San Francisco Chronicle, article directly linked here: https://www.sfchronicle.com/opinion/openforum/article/dei-trump-religious-freedom-universities-21273407.php

Recommended Citation

Lomax-Ghirarduzzi, Mary J., "DEI initiatives at colleges and universities help protect religious freedom" (2026). Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Publications. 28.
https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/dei-articles/28