Marisol Quintanilla and Her Journey to Tenure

Tom Neale | Alma Matters | May 15, 2025

Michigan State University Professor Marisol Quintanilla has been granted tenure after initially being denied, principally due to her objection to mandatory DEI statements. Letters were written in support of Dr. Quintanilla by the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism, AFSA National, and UNC AFSA. Former UNC Chancellor Kevin Guskiewicz, who currently serves as MSU President, affirmed the dean’s decision to promote Dr. Quintanilla with tenure.