Across America, universities are openly defying President Trump’s Executive Order 14151, issued in January 2025, which aimed to end the radical and wasteful DEI bureaucracy infecting institutions nationwide. The order mandates merit-based practices and the termination of DEI initiatives in federal agencies and contractors. Despite this, many universities continue to reinforce their ideological grip on academia, prioritizing DEI over federal law.
The Universities Which Refuse to Comply
A sampling of prominent universities openly defying the executive order includes:
- Harvard University — Publicly rejecting any rollback of diversity policies. A Harvard official remarked, “Harvard stands firmly behind its commitment to DEI as part of our core educational mission.”
- University of California System — Upholding DEI policies across all campuses. According to a university representative, “We will continue to implement DEI initiatives to ensure an inclusive learning environment for all students.”
- University of Michigan — Defending DEI as essential to an inclusive academic environment. The university’s press release explained, “Diversity, equity, and inclusion are foundational to the success of our academic community.”
- University of Pennsylvania — Expressing concerns about restrictions on DEI. In a statement, they emphasized, “Our university remains committed to policies that ensure equality and support for all students.”
- University of Colorado Boulder — Maintaining DEI programs despite funding threats. The university president noted, “We will not allow political interference to dismantle the values that define our institution.”
- Western Michigan University — Continuing DEI initiatives. A university spokesperson stated, “Our commitment to fostering a diverse and inclusive environment is central to our mission and will not be compromised.”
- Lincoln Land Community College (LLCC) — Reaffirming institutional commitment to DEI. The school’s administration declared, “Our DEI programs are integral to fostering a welcoming and respectful academic environment for our diverse student body.”
This defiance raises a critical question: Are universities still educational institutions, or have they become ideological fortresses?
From Education to Indoctrination
This ideological shift comes at the cost of academic performance and leaves students unprepared for the real world. Once globally competitive, U.S. students now rank far behind their peers in math, reading, and science. Countries that focus on rigorous academics outperform American students. Instead of preparing students for a competitive workforce, universities have embraced ideological programming that leaves graduates unprepared for real-world challenges.
Universities have shifted from centers of debate to centers of conformity, where:
- DEI bureaucracies dictate policy, silencing free thought.
- Professors prioritize activism over education.
- Dissenters face harassment, censorship, and exclusion.
If DEI were truly about excellence, the U.S. wouldn’t be falling behind in global education rankings while importing STEM talent from abroad. DEI policies have undermined academic quality.
The Damage to Students: The Real-World Consequences
Instead of addressing these failures, universities continue to defy federal mandates, worsening the situation. The U.S. now ranks 25th in math, 13th in reading, and 18th in science among industrialized nations, according to the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA). Meanwhile, companies increasingly hire foreign STEM graduates because U.S. universities are producing activists rather than engineers, doctors, and innovators.
Quinn Dombrowski
Jesus Christ is King
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