In undercover videos, Arizona State U. admins admit DEI continues despite ban
- March 16, 2026
Gabrielle Temaat, The College Fix
Two newly released undercover videos show Arizona State University administrators admitting that diversity, equity, and inclusion practices are still embedded in the school despite a ban on the ideology.
One video captured by investigative group Accuracy in Media shows enrollment coach Megan Neumann saying the school is still “actively” incorporating DEI.
“We’re not straying away from it,” she said. “We just have to be cautious.”
In the second video, Allison Reynolds, the academic success advisor in the Psychology Department, said DEI is a “big part of … our goals.”
She said DEI is also a part of the curriculum, the research labs, faculty committees, and a program called Psych4All.
Meanwhile, the Arizona State Board of Education voted to remove DEI language from state standards, Fox News reported.
ASU President Michael Crow told The State Press that the school is aware of the first two secret recordings and is investigating them.
Similarly, Rebecca Loftus, associate director of criminology and criminal justice, was caught on camera saying DEI is “still very much a part of the conversation” even though the language has been removed.
Arizona State University is facing a federal complaint from watchdog group Protect the Public’s Trust following the release of these videos.
“There is overwhelming evidence that ASU is continuing its practice of promoting DEI on its campus … The practices are still illegal. And, perhaps, those accreditors should also be investigated,” the complaint states.