University of Michigan's DEI Spending Under Fire

Critics question the $30 million annual cost and the high salaries of DEI staff amidst recent football triumph.

The University of Michigan's spending on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives has come under scrutiny, with an estimated annual cost of over $30 million for over 500 DEI-related positions.
The university's chief diversity officer, Tabbye Chavous Sellers, earns $402,800 annually, which is significantly higher than the average salaries of professors and even the governor's salary.
The university's DEI spending increased by about 66% from the 2022-2023 school year, according to an analysis by Mark Perry, a senior fellow at Do No Harm.
The university has disputed the findings, stating that most employees working on DEI are not solely dedicated to DEI efforts but do so in addition to their other roles and responsibilities.
The controversy over the university's DEI spending comes on the heels of the Wolverines winning the 2024 College Football Playoff National Championship.