Trump’s DEI crackdown forces closure of TRIO programmes: Here’s how thousands of students are affected

The Trump administration has halted funding for over 100 federally backed TRIO college-access programmes, citing conflicts with DEI priorities. The move disrupts longstanding initiatives supporting low-income and first-generation students across the US. Universities like SUNY Adirondack and Suffolk face closures, leaving thousands without vital academic and financial aid support, and deepening political divides in education policy.