The Great Campus Cleanup: How Trump’s War On DEI Is Rewiring American Universities
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The Trump administration's efforts to dismantle Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion frameworks in American universities have led to a significant overhaul of higher education. Over 300 institutions have made changes, including shuttering DEI offices and dropping diversity statements from hiring processes, in a shift towards merit-based standards and traditional academic achievement.
Colleges across the US are undergoing a structural overhaul. The Trump administration is dismantling Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion frameworks. Over 300 institutions have made changes, including shuttering DEI offices and dropping diversity statements. The changes affect administrative offices, graduation stages, and financial aid offices. At least 15 major universities have banned diversity statements in hiring. The College Board has revised its National Recognition Program to focus on merit-based scholarships. 31 higher education institutions have cut ties with the Ph.D. Project. The administration aims to restore what they call 'America's Golden Age' of education, ensuring students graduate with degrees leading to actual jobs. The goal is to root out 'unfair requirements' and restore institutions to greatness, with merit as the primary driver of success.
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