Dexas A&M 将三位以DEI为焦点的副总统候选人短名单排在对州DEI禁令的争议之下。 Texas A&M shortlists three DEI-focused candidates for vice president amid controversy over state DEI ban.

Cynthia Carnes、Lara Ferry和Angela Wilson三位副总统候选人都以支持多样性、公平和包容倡议而著称。 Texas A&M has shortlisted three candidates for vice president—Cynthia Carnes, Lara Ferry, and Angela Wilson—each known for supporting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. 此次搜索是在前总统马克·威尔士三世因儿童文学课堂辩论引发争议而辞职之后进行的，这促使了临时领导层的任命。 The search follows the resignation of former president Mark Welsh III amid controversy over a classroom debate on children’s literature, prompting interim leadership. 该大学根据得克萨斯州参议院第17号法案运作,该法案禁止国家资助的DEI方案以种族为基础,引发保守领导人的批评,他们指责雇用过程有利于进步价值观。 The decision comes as the university operates under Texas Senate Bill 17, which bans state-funded DEI programs based on race, sparking criticism from conservative leaders who accuse the hiring process of favoring progressive values. 该委员会将对候选人进行面试,收集意见,并向执政官理事会建议最后选择。 The committee will interview candidates, gather input, and recommend a final choice to the Board of Regents.