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University of Michigan, Case Western, and Virginia Cut DEI Programs Amid Trump Administration Orders

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University of Michigan, Case Western, and Virginia Cut DEI Programs Amid Trump Administration Orders

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U.S. colleges and universities are rolling back diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in response to orders from the Trump administration. The administration has directed schools to eliminate race from decision-making in hiring, admissions, housing, financial aid, and student life, warning that violations could result in the loss of federal funding.
At the University of Michigan, the DEI office is closing and programs such as the LEAD Scholars program and orientation events for Latino, Arab, and Asian American students are being eliminated. Students of color report losing campus support systems, including mentorship programs, move-in events, scholarships, and diversity offices.
Case Western Reserve University in Cleveland has closed its DEI office, which is being replaced by the Office for Campus Enrichment and Engagement, and has halted the Envision Weekend orientation event for underrepresented students. At the University of Virginia, Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin announced the end of DEI programs, with changes including the rebranding of the Men of Color, Honor and Ambition group.
Some institutions are rebranding DEI offices or removing the term from their websites, while others are facing investigations or frozen federal funds. Students and advocates warn that the loss of these programs could undermine efforts to support diversity and inclusion on predominantly white campuses.

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    The Rabbit Hole
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    Admissions Rate at Harvard: - All Applicants: 14.6% - Black Applicants: 56.1% +41.5% advantage for Blacks; this is how race preferences in Affirmative Action work. Data is for top applicants (10th Academic Decile). https://t.co/zsLAbUrpK3

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    DEI must die "I believe we need to return to a focus on merit. It shouldn't matter whether you're a man or a woman, your race, or your beliefs. What should matter is how skilled you are and how well you do your job." Elon Musk https://t.co/p9UzYKcdSi

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    Blacks are granted such a large advantage by Harvard over their White peers that a Black applicant in the 5th decile still has a higher chance of admission than a White applicant in the 10th decile. If we use Asians in the 10th academic decile as a reference point, we notice https://t.co/QANVNEdclk

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    University of Michigan, Case Western, and Virginia Cut DEI Programs Amid Trump Administration Orders
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    Federal DEI Funding Ban Leads U.S. Colleges to Roll Back Initiatives, Impacting Houston Program and Students of Color Support