DEI ban in US colleges: Some tweak names to dodge federal crackdown, others stay silent

President Donald Trump’s administration has swiftly moved to dismantle federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, forcing universities to rethink their approach. While some institutions are renaming or restructuring DEI initiatives to stay compliant, others remain defiant, facing legal and financial risks. As federal scrutiny intensifies, colleges must navigate a complex landscape to uphold their commitment to diversity.

​President Donald Trump’s administration has swiftly moved to dismantle federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, forcing universities to rethink their approach. While some institutions are renaming or restructuring DEI initiatives to stay compliant, others remain defiant, facing legal and financial risks. As federal scrutiny intensifies, colleges must navigate a complex landscape to uphold their commitment to diversity. President Donald Trump’s administration has swiftly moved to dismantle federal Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) programmes, forcing universities to rethink their approach. While some institutions are renaming or restructuring DEI initiatives to stay compliant, others remain defiant, facing legal and financial risks. As federal scrutiny intensifies, colleges must navigate a complex landscape to uphold their commitment to diversity.