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Reactions to the dissolution of DEI at UofA, dinosaurs as scientific conversation starters

By Daniel Caruth,

Kyle Kellams, Matthew Moore, Sophia Nourani

Published October 3, 2023 at 2:29 PM CDT

On today's show, graduates and students provide insight into the discontinuation of DEI initiatives at the University of Arkansas. Plus, discussions covering dinosaurs and deep space.

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Daniel Caruth

Daniel Caruth is KUAF's Morning Edition host and reporter for Ozarks at Large<i>.</i>

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Kyle Kellams

Kyle Kellams is KUAF's news director and host of Ozarks at Large.

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Matthew Moore

Matthew Moore is senior producer for Ozarks at Large.

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Sophia Nourani

Sophia Nourani is a KUAF producer and reporter.

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