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Harvard Leads Elite Schools Defending DEI Against Trump

4/29/2025

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Harvard University is at the forefront of a powerful coalition of elite schools standing firm against the Trump administration's push to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This united front, dubbed a "private alliance," seeks to protect these vital practices from government overreach while safeguarding their federal funding and tax-exempt status.

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Harvard University is at the forefront of a powerful coalition of elite schools standing firm against the Trump administration's push to dismantle diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. This united front, dubbed a "private alliance," seeks to protect these vital practices from government overreach while safeguarding their federal funding and tax-exempt status.