From Inside Higher Ed: The University of Missouri has stripped the Legion of Black Collegians—its historic Black student governing body—as well as at least four other minority affinity groups of all annual designated funding, starting in July, The Columbia Missourian reported. In addition to losing official funding, the groups will no longer be recognized as university-sponsored organizations. Mizzou officials said in a public statement that they made the decision in order to comply with DEI restrictions issued by the Department of Justice in July. In an email to Inside Higher Ed, university spokesperson Christopher Ave said that it was the funding model—not the organizations themselves—that violated the DOJ memo. (The organizations can still apply for funding like other student groups.)
...In a series of social media posts, the targeted student organizations argued that the memo constitutes guidance—not law. But when asked about the students’ objections, Ave said, “the memo provides specific guidance on the Department of Justice’s interpretation of federal law.” ...Some higher education history experts see Mizzou’s move as more than just another pre-emptive action taken by university leaders in response to Trump’s intimidation tactics. The flagship university has a deep history of racial tensions and student activism on campus, so they’re watching closely to see how the students respond...
Full story at https://www.insidehighered.com/news/diversity/race-ethnicity/2026/04/07/mizzou-terminates-official-funding-black-student-council.
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