Colleges are canceling identity-based graduations as DEI programs face political backlash. In response to pressure from the Trump administration arguing that events separated by race, sexuality, or background are discriminatory, schools like the University of Kentucky and Harvard have pulled funding, staffing, and official support from these ceremonies. They say they’re following updated federal guidance that interprets a recent Supreme Court ruling as applying beyond admissions—affecting hiring, scholarships, and graduation events too. Some students say the move undermines their sense of belonging and erases spaces meant to celebrate their unique journeys. In response, students at some schools are organizing off-campus events to fill the gap left by their institutions. (AP News)
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