USC has taken substantial steps to dismantle its diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives to avoid losing federal funding in response to directives from the Trump administration. The university has removed or renamed DEI references from multiple departments and programs while navigating the recent warnings issued by the U.S. Department of Education, which emphasizes a stricter enforcement against racially discriminatory practices. By rebranding DEI to focus on 'community and culture,' USC aligns itself with new interpretations of anti-discrimination laws that threaten funding to schools that maintain these programs.
The recent actions by USC appear aimed at avoiding federal scrutiny, as the university eliminates DEI references to comply with new government directives on discrimination.
USC's decision to rename DEI initiatives to 'community and culture' demonstrates the pressure institutions face to align with the Trump administration's directives on diversity programs.
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