Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion policies

The Trump administration is shifting from targeting individual colleges with investigations to rewriting federal rules governing higher education. New regulations aim to address diversity, equity and inclusion policies, transgender athlete participation, and perceived anti-white discrimination, affecting thousands of institutions. The approach includes proposals for accreditation changes and restricting federal grants from supporting 'anti-American values.'

The Trump administration shifted from targeting individual colleges with investigations and funding cuts to proposing broad federal rules affecting all higher education. New regulations from the Education Department, Office of Management and Budget (OMB), and General Services Administration (GSA) aim to influence funding, grant allocations, and institutional policies, including diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Federal judges previously blocked funding cuts at Harvard and UCLA, but the administration continues its efforts to reshape academic policies.