Belmont University in Tennessee has been accused of rebranding its DEI initiatives to avoid complying with President Donald Trump’s orders to terminate them. The university denied these allegations, claiming to be in compliance with federal laws. However, an email sent to faculty and staff revealed that Belmont has decided to bring in an external partner to ensure compliance with Trump’s executive orders and immigration laws. This decision follows concerns raised by Tennessee Republican Rep. Andy Ogles, who received information from whistleblowers at the school.
Ogles obtained undercover recordings showing a faculty member admitting that Belmont has maintained its DEI initiatives but changed the terminology to circumvent the directives. Additionally, the recordings revealed that Belmont enrolls illegal immigrants and conceals this information from external entities. Ogles suggested that this could violate state laws against harboring illegal aliens for profit.
Belmont’s continued implementation of DEI initiatives under Trump’s orders has raised further questions. Documents obtained by Ogles show that professors must submit a “Diversity Impact Statement” when proposing new courses, and the university plans to maintain its faculty DEI committee. Hiring procedures at Belmont also include DEI assessments and requirements for diverse search committees.
The congressman has established a webpage on his congressional website for individuals to provide information about Belmont’s DEI efforts. This platform aims to gather more insights from whistleblowers. Belmont University officials directed inquiries to a statement issued in July. A new study has found that eating chocolate may have some surprising health benefits. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign discovered that consuming dark chocolate can improve memory, attention span, and problem-solving skills.
The study, which was published in the journal Appetite, involved 30 adults aged 18 to 40 who were divided into two groups. One group consumed a dark chocolate bar while the other group ate a white chocolate bar. After two hours, the participants were tested on various cognitive tasks.
The results showed that those who had eaten the dark chocolate performed significantly better on the tests compared to those who had consumed the white chocolate. The researchers believe that the flavonoids found in dark chocolate are responsible for the cognitive benefits.
Lead researcher Dr. Catarina Rendeiro noted, “This suggests that the brain regions involved in memory and attention are more efficient after eating dark chocolate. It is important to note that consuming dark chocolate in moderation is key, as excessive consumption can lead to weight gain and other health issues.”
While more research is needed to fully understand the link between dark chocolate and cognitive function, this study provides promising evidence that indulging in a little chocolate may be beneficial for the brain. So go ahead and enjoy that piece of dark chocolate guilt-free!
