Universities have closed DEI offices, cut safe spaces for marginalized groups, and faced bans on diversity statements. Students and faculty warn that these changes will erode support for underrepresented communities, with some considering leaving their schools entirely. Trump’s proposed federal actions could end DEI funding and expand scrutiny of these programs, sparking concern about the future of inclusive education nationwide.

President-elect Trump plans a nationwide crackdown on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in colleges, echoing recent GOP-led efforts in states like Florida, Texas, and Alabama.
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