Columbia Missourian Covers AIM Investigation into DEI at Mizzou

September 15, 2026

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Conservative watchdog group says ‘divisive radicalism’ is still taught at Mizzou

Lydia Zweifel, Columbia Missourian | Sep 15, 2026

Conservative advocacy and watchdog group Accuracy in Media shared an undercover video on Monday of University of Missouri professor Wayne Brekhus speaking on diversity, equity and inclusion practices at Mizzou.

“Lots of us do DEI types of research,” Brekhus said in the recording. Toward the end of the video, the narrator expressed their concern with Mizzou’s curriculum, “No student should have to suffer through divisive radicalism in order to earn a degree,” the narrator said.

The university acknowledged the advocates and issued an investigation into Brekhus’ conduct, insisting that Mizzou is in compliance with federal directives to end DEI research.

“Professor Brekhus’ conduct will be investigated and appropriate actions will be taken. Mizzou voluntarily eliminated all DEI programs and DEI requirements in the curriculum,” the university said on X.

Read the rest of Columbia Missourian’s article here.

 

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