Erica Jacqueline Licht writes: “For more than half a century, colleges and universities have relied on dedicated programs to attract students of color and support them. Today, those programs—known as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) programs—are under attack. As a researcher who is concerned with racial equity on campus, here are five ways that I contend DEI programs have made a difference at colleges and universities throughout the US.” Benefits include better academic performance, less bias among students, more satisfied faculty, more engaging curricula, and better preparation for students to be leaders.”