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Universities Abandon DEI Programs Amid Federal Backlash

3/30/2025

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In a sweeping response to federal pressure, universities such as USC and the University of Michigan are scrapping their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, fearing funding cuts. Meanwhile, UCLA and UC Irvine face Justice Department scrutiny over potential illegal DEI admissions practices, as states like Oklahoma and Ohio pass laws to ban these initiatives, signaling a growing national backlash.

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In a sweeping response to federal pressure, universities such as USC and the University of Michigan are scrapping their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programs, fearing funding cuts. Meanwhile, UCLA and UC Irvine face Justice Department scrutiny over potential illegal DEI admissions practices, as states like Oklahoma and Ohio pass laws to ban these initiatives, signaling a growing national backlash.