Two-thirds of U.S. Colleges Mandate DEI Courses for Graduation

A new report reveals that 67% of American colleges require DEI-related classes to graduate, sparking debates over academic freedom and ideological indoctrination.

A report by Speech First indicates that 165 out of 248 surveyed colleges require DEI courses to meet general education requirements.
The report criticizes these mandates for promoting far-left ideologies and stifling diversity of thought.
Republican governors in states like Texas and Florida have enacted laws banning DEI offices and limiting funding for such programs at public universities.
Some universities continue to offer DEI courses despite legislative bans, suggesting a complex enforcement landscape.
The debate over DEI courses touches on broader issues of free speech, academic freedom, and the role of ideology in education.