LeiLoni McLaughlin

LeiLoni McLaughlin is the director of the Center for Community & Cultural Engagement at the University of Utah. In a recent news report, she defended the university's ongoing diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts amid allegations that the school was circumventing a state law aimed at limiting such initiatives. McLaughlin emphasized that academic freedom allows faculty to engage in research and discussions within their expertise, indicating that the university is adapting its DEI programs in compliance with legislative changes while maintaining a focus on student success and community belonging.