"But now the Trump administration's domestic policy fight against diversity, equity and inclusion could upend this partnership between the State Department and universities. The Guardian reported last week that the department is planning to suspend 38 institutions from the program, effective Jan. 1, because they had what the department dubbed a 'clear DEI hiring policy.' It's unclear how the department defines that phrase or how it determined these institutions have such policies."
"On Tuesday, The Guardian-citing what it called an unfinalized "internal memo and spreadsheet"-published the list of institutions that State Department plans to kick out, keep in or add to the program. A State Department spokesperson didn't confirm or deny the list to Inside Higher Ed or provide an interview, but sent an email reiterating the administration's anti-DEI stance. 'The Trump Administration is very clear about its stance on DEI,' the unnamed spokesperson wrote."
The State Department's Diplomacy Lab enables students to work on real policy issues and broaden the department's research base in response to complex global challenges. The administration's domestic policy campaign against diversity, equity and inclusion risks disrupting the partnership between the department and universities. The department plans to suspend 38 institutions from the program for having what it calls a 'clear DEI hiring policy,' though the definition and determination method remain unclear. An unfinalized internal memo and spreadsheet listed institutions to be removed, retained, or added. A spokesperson reiterated an anti-DEI stance and said programs are under review to align with the President's agenda. Several selective and small colleges are listed for ouster while ten institutions, including specialized and conservative schools, are slated for addition.
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