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Diversity scholarships decline after legal complaints, Trump’s crackdown
College scholarships aimed at students of color, women and others are becoming less common in the face of lawsuits, legal complaints and pressure from the Trump administration.
Johns Hopkins University lays off over 100 employees, cites federal funding cuts
The Johns Hopkins University said it laid off 110 employees, citing cuts in federal research funding, impacting administrative functions.
MD, states sue Trump administration over anti-DEI terms in federal contracts
Maryland and other states sued, claiming federal agencies have flouted the law in working to eliminate DEI initiatives by federal contractors.
Law and MBA graduates earn more if classes are racially diverse, study shows
A study finds law and MBA graduates from racially diverse cohorts earn 1.5% to 3% higher starting salaries, benefiting all students.
Justice Department settles with IBM over alleged DEI practices
IBM has agreed to pay the U.S. government $17 million to settle Justice Department allegations that the company’s DEI policies violated antidiscrimination laws.
Trump signs executive order asking federal contractors to eliminate DEI
President Donald Trump signed an executive order asking federal contractors and their subcontractors to eliminate diversity, equity and inclusion practices.
DOJ official Ed Martin faces legal ethics charges over ‘DEI’ letter
Justice Department official Ed Martin is facing legal disciplinary charges in Washington accusing him of leveraging his position to try to force Georgetown University's law school to halt its teaching of DEI.
Trump DOJ reverses, will pursue appeals in law firm executive order cases
The Justice Department abruptly reversed course, saying it would pursue its bid to revive President Donald Trump's executive orders punishing four prominent law firms.
Trump administration must restore grants for school counselors, judge rules
The Trump administration must release millions in grants meant to address the shortage of mental health workers in schools, a judge ruled.
Supreme Court lets Trump administration cut $783M of research funding in anti-DEI push
The Trump administration can slash $783 million worth of research funding in its push to cut federal DEI efforts, the Supreme Court decided.
Trump administration appeals to Supreme Court to allow $783M research funding cuts
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to allow it to cut hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of research funding.
MSBA expands board with eye on diversity, though critics have concerns
The Maryland State Bar Association is adding 13 new seats to its Board of Governors, an update that has provoked murmurs of concern from Baltimore members.
