Lead: Johns Hopkins University has reduced diversity‑focused programs and limited some mentoring initiatives directed at minority students, according to reporting by The Chronicle of Higher Education. What happened: The university revised offices and roles tied to identity‑conscious recruitment and retention; administrators and sources described cuts and reconfigurations of mentoring pipelines aimed at underrepresented students. Who’s involved: Johns Hopkins University leadership, affected staff and students, and national debates over identity‑based programming. Why it matters: The changes reflect mounting political and legal pressure on campus DEI operations and will affect recruitment, student support services and compliance planning. Higher‑ed leaders should assess contractual, regulatory and philanthropic implications of program reductions and prepare messaging for alumni, funders and accreditors.