Colleges work to meet deadlines to eliminate DEI programs

INSIDE HIGHER ED — The Education Department gave colleges two weeks to eliminate race-conscious programs. As the deadline approaches, questions remain about what compliance means and how far the Trump administration will go to enforce it.

Higher education groups call for the US Department of Education to rescind letter calling for the end of DEI programs

MARQUETTE TODAY — The American Council on Education yesterday sent a letter co-signed by 68 higher education organizations to the Department of Education, calling on the agency to rescind its recent “Dear Colleague” letter that was meant to clarify its position on diversity, equity, and inclusion practices and programs in higher education. 

ABA to pause enforcement of law school diversity standard amid federal policy changes 

Federal Judge blocks much of White House Executive Order that banned federal funds for DEI programs

NPR — A federal judge on Friday largely blocked sweeping executive orders from President Donald Trump that seek to end government support for programs promoting diversity, equity and inclusion.

Some law schools drop ‘diversity’ from branding amid federal attacks on DEI programs

University of Minnesota Law pauses search for assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion

MPR NEWS — The University of Minnesota Law School is halting the hiring of a new assistant dean of diversity, equity and inclusion as President Donald Trump continues to crack down on DEI in federal programs.

Albany Law Black Law Student Association wins chapter of the year award

ALBANY LAW — Albany Law School’s Black Law Students Association (BLSA) has made history by winning the coveted Chapter of the Year award at the 57th Annual  Northeast Region, National Black Law Students Association (NEBLSA) Convention held in Boston, MA, from February 5th to February 9th, 2025. 

UC Berkeley Law faculty respond to the US Department of Education letter on race and diversity

THE DAILY CALIFORNIAN — President Donald Trump’s administration has attempted to curb diversity initiatives in federally funded educational institutions — a move UC Berkeley professors have criticized on both legality and principle.

Penn State Dickinson Law students meet alumni at diversity mentorship networking night

PENN STATE — Penn State Dickinson Law held its Sixth Annual Diversity Mentorship Networking Night (DMNN) on January 29.

Republican state lawmakers target diversity, equity, and inclusion and tenure status at universities

INSIDE HIGHER ED — Even before Trump’s return, Republican legislators in some states were rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion programs. The campaign continues in current legislative sessions.