A crackdown on diversity programs is reshaping college graduation ceremonies

Trump's push to end DEI reaches the graduation stage for college students

President Trump’s abolishment of diversity, equity and inclusion programs has sent shockwaves through retail stores, the federal government and, most dramatically, universities. To comply with the Trump administration’s orders, colleges began removing programs for specific students, including scholarships, in admissions and, most recently, in graduation ceremonies. University of Kentucky complies with Trump administration The University of Kentu…

New UA student coalition fights to save diversity programs - AZ Luminaria

This article was originally published by Arizona Sonoran News, a news service of the University of Arizona School of Journalism.A new collective organized by student staff at the University of Arizona Thrive Center is advocating for programs focused on inclusion and diversity under threat in the current political climate.Students Organized to Thrive is working to protect the Diversity, Equity and Inclusion and Student Success & Retention Innovat…

First-gen students find support outside canceled ceremonies as crackdown on diversity programs reshape graduations

Schools attempting to comply with the Trump administration's new policies are cutting celebrations for first-generation college grads.

A crackdown on diversity programs is reshaping college graduation ceremonies

Some colleges are canceling graduation ceremonies that recognize individual cultures or groups. The affinity commencement events are the latest casualties of state and federal policy rolling back diversity, equity and inclusion practices.

As Universities Cancel Lavender Graduations, Reflecting on Michigan Pioneer Ronni Sanlo's Founding of Beloved Tradition

In recent weeks, several universities across the United States have abruptly canceled their Lavender Graduation ceremonies, leaving LGBTQ+ students without these meaningful celebrations of their achievements. The cancellations come amid a sweeping crackdown on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs at universities that rely on federal funding. The timing is particularly poignant as we recently spoke with Dr. Ronni Sanlo about her pioneer…

U. Louisville Cancels Plan for Separate Graduation Ceremony for LGBT Students

“It’s going to be even more difficult to create space for students who may have never been heard before or seen before.”