Lily Oppenheimer

KSU officials said in a statement that the Black Studies program, as well as philosophy and tech communications, have consistently fallen short in enrollment and degree output. KSU says they have a two-year plan so current students can complete those degrees. NAACP officials called that decision a step backward in the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice in higher education.

KSU officials said in a statement that the Black Studies program, as well as philosophy and tech communications, have consistently fallen short in enrollment and degree output. KSU says they have a two-year plan so current students can complete those degrees. NAACP officials called that decision a step backward in the ongoing pursuit of equity and justice in higher education.

The cuts come as universities and institutions across the nation are uncertain about how their federal funding may be impacted as President Donald Trump's administration targets diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.

The cuts come as universities and institutions across the nation are uncertain about how their federal funding may be impacted as President Donald Trump's administration targets diversity, equity, and inclusion practices.