Universities over-complying with Trump DEI bans, say educators

Universities over-complying with Trump DEI bans, say educators

As one of few queer instructors at Ball State University, Leo Caldwell often leaves his office door open to students. He hoped his small corner of Muncie, Indiana, could be a safe space, especially for trans students. Not anymore.  In October 2024, Caldwell, an assistant lecturer of media design, was asked to organize events for Trans Day of Visibility (TDOV) for the following year.  “I was told there was a good-sized budget from a donor specifi…