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‘Low-performing’ Black studies program discontinued at Kennesaw State

Three majors at the school are being deactivated, but how the decision was made is unclear.
Around 20 protesters rallied to protest the Trump administration terminating the visa of a KSU student at the campus green on the Kennesaw State University campus, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Kennesaw. Several protesters also demonstrated against the administration's policies against diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education. (Jason Getz/AJC)

Around 20 protesters rallied to protest the Trump administration terminating the visa of a KSU student at the campus green on the Kennesaw State University campus, Thursday, April 17, 2025, in Kennesaw. Several protesters also demonstrated against the administration's policies against diversity, equity and inclusion programs in higher education. (Jason Getz/AJC)
May 1, 2025

Kennesaw State University is deactivating its Black studies program and two other majors, claiming they did not have enough students enrolled.

While current students will be allowed to complete their degrees and the courses will still be offered, the decision is a blow to faculty who disagree with the university’s claim that the majors were “low-producing.” And the Georgia NAACP said the possible deactivation “raises urgent concerns about the institution’s commitment to equity, academic integrity, and inclusive education.”

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Jason Armesto is the higher education reporter for the AJC.