US EditionAmericans are divided over DEI programs on college campuses, an AP-NORC poll finds
- The Associated Press-NORC conducted a poll from May 1-5, 2025, revealing division in American views on DEI programs at U.S. Colleges.
- The division stems partly from President Trump seeking to end DEI practices and calling them "illegal," while his policies meet legal challenges and opposition.
- Approximately 40% of Americans express support for DEI initiatives overall, with greater approval for specific programs like racism education and scholarships, while a majority of Republicans tend to reject most DEI efforts.
- The poll found 7 in 10 Democrats favor DEI, while White adults tend to oppose it and Black adults especially support anti-racism courses, showing demographic divides.
- This split suggests contrasting definitions of DEI and implies continued debate over federal influence and campus funding related to these initiatives.
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