Mariah Bohanon

In recent months, college and university accrediting agencies have come under attack by leading conservative figures who claim the agencies are bastions of far-left political beliefs and responsible for infusing DEI (diversity, equity, and inclusion) standards into higher education. But accreditors say their work is being miscategorized and the negativity is unfounded. Educating the public about the true nature of their process could help resolve the challenges, accrediting leaders say.

Tucked away in an unassuming office park in Overland, local startup MARSfarm is changing the way people across the world learn about agriculture. By bringing countertop-sized greenhouses to classrooms, the agtech company is helping students from elementary schools to research universities better understand plant science, greenhouse management, and more.

Despite efforts to increase diversity among business school students and employees in recent years, the teaching workforce at many of these institutions remains relatively homogeneous. Some scholars are calling for business colleges to rectify their persistent lack of diversity and serve as exemplars of better recruitment, retention, and advancement practices in the workplace.