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From support to silence: The impact of DEI policy changes on students of color

When Aaron Toomer transferred to Quinnipiac University to study computer science, he noticed something immediately: he was often one of the only Black students in the room. Discussions about diversity, equity, and inclusion rarely surfaced—despite the field’s well-documented lack of representation.   “The computer science field is overwhelmingly white and male,” he said. “Even in my…