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    Trump’s Grant Order: Meritocracy vs. Diversity in Research & Education

    Trump’s Grant Order: Meritocracy vs. Diversity in Research & Education

    Trump's order restricts grant use, targeting diversity initiatives and critical race theory. It mandates increased data reporting on race/sex in college admissions, aiming for meritocracy. Legal challenges are expected.


    Higher ed organizations sue against Trump’s DEI orders

    Higher ed organizations sue against Trump’s DEI orders

    “Overzealous enforcement could threaten free speech by, for example, indirectly chilling a professor from sharing their positive views of affirmative action policies or leading to investigation of a government grantee for a social media post expressing personal support for DEI initiatives,” the foundation wrote.