TBA Law Blog


Posted by: Azya Thornton on Aug 13, 2025

University of Tennessee System President Randy Boyd said Tuesday the school has hired a national law firm to provide guidance on meeting federal diversity, equity and inclusion standards set by the Trump administration, Knox News reports. UT has faced accusations from federal officials that it failed to comply with DEI regulations. In July, the school initiated an independent, systemwide review of all access and engagement activities and mandated compliance training for employees. The national law firm Saul Ewing will assess the school's policies and activities to ensure they meet the administration’s requirements. Boyd also asked employees to familiarize themselves with the federal rules and respond promptly to compliance auditors and attorneys if contacted. The move comes after other Tennessee universities, including Belmont University and Vanderbilt University, have launched similar investigations.