New College of Florida students and supporters protest ahead of a meeting by the college's board of trustees on February 28. Across the country, protests over cuts to DEI initiatives in colleges have mounted.
Mandatory Credit:	Rebecca Blackwell/AP

New College of Florida students and supporters protest ahead of a meeting by the college's board of trustees on February 28. Across the country, protests over cuts to DEI initiatives in colleges have mounted.
Mandatory Credit: Rebecca Blackwell/AP

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DEI programs in universities are being cut across the country. What does this mean for higher education?

Yoleidy Rosario-Hernandez was just seven months into a job as chief diversity officer at the New College of Florida when the news came: The board of trustees announced it was dissolving the diversity, equity and inclusion office.