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University of Michigan Closes NationDEI Program

The university reallocates $250 million in resources to student-focused initiatives, citing federal directives and internal evaluations.

ANN ARBOR, MI - JULY 30: The University Of Michigan North Campus signage at the University Of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan on July 30, 2019. (Photo By Raymond Boyd/Getty Images)
A sign for the University of Michigan campus is seen in Ann Arbor, Michigan, U.S., September 19, 2018. Picture taken September 19, 2018. REUTERS/Rebecca Cook/File photo
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Overview

  • The University of Michigan officially announced the closure of its Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) offices and the end of its DEI strategic plan on March 27, 2025.
  • This decision follows federal directives, including Trump-era executive orders, and internal evaluations questioning the effectiveness of DEI initiatives.
  • Resources previously dedicated to DEI will be redirected to student-facing programs, such as financial aid, mental health support, and counseling services.
  • The DEI program, established in 2016, cost over $250 million and employed nearly 250 staff members, making it the largest and most expensive of its kind in the nation.
  • The decision has drawn mixed reactions, with some praising the shift toward merit-based policies and others criticizing it as a retreat from equity and inclusion efforts.