In the wake of a 2024 state law banning DEI and so-called “divisive concepts,” University of Alabama faculty and students report that administrative actions—such as cancelling student-led projects and revising course content—have chilled academic freedom. Professors have modified curricula to avoid state sanctions, and student organizations have lost funding, raising concerns about the university’s complicity in enforcing policies that undermine diversity and marginalize voices.

The U.S. Department of Education has launched an investigation into the University of Alabama over allegations that its race-based scholarships and program structures may be in violation of Title VI. Critics claim that such scrutiny is part of a broader politically motivated effort to target diversity and inclusion programs, raising concerns among advocates for equity in higher education.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced an investigation into the University of Alabama for allegedly offering impermissible race-based scholarships and engaging in race-based segregation. The situation follows the university’s closure of dedicated spaces for its Black Student Union and an LGBTQ+ resource center after state legislation banned publicly funded DEI programs, raising concerns about the institution's commitment to inclusivity.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights has launched an investigation into the University of Alabama over allegations that the institution pursued race-based scholarship practices and program segregation. This scrutiny comes on the heels of the university’s earlier decision to close its Black Student Union and LGBTQ+ resource center following state bans on publicly funded DEI initiatives, raising serious concerns about its commitment to civil rights and equity for marginalized communities.

University of Alabama is among over 50 universities facing federal investigations as part of a Trump administration campaign targeting DEI initiatives. This investigation highlights the institution’s commitment to progressive diversity and inclusion policies amidst authoritarian pressures.

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced an investigation into the University of Alabama over allegations of offering impermissible race-based scholarships and engaging in race-based segregation. This scrutiny comes on the heels of the university closing its Black Student Union and LGBTQ+ resource center after state-mandated bans on publicly-funded DEI programs, raising concerns over discriminatory practices that marginalize vulnerable communities.

On August 28, 2024, the University of Alabama closed its dedicated spaces for the Black Student Union and the LGBTQ+ resource center, citing a state law banning publicly funded diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. This action has been criticized for undermining support for marginalized communities.

The University of Alabama System campuses, including the Tuscaloosa campus, closed their diversity, equity and inclusion offices and replaced them with new offices focused on student success in order to comply with a Republican-backed state law. This measure has sparked criticism from civil rights advocates who view it as a rollback of essential support for marginalized communities.