By Daniel Johnson Although an executive order is not a law, the University of Rutgers’ Center for Minority Serving Institutions canceled its upcoming virtual mini-conference scheduled for Jan. 30, citing the executive orders Trump signed targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. According to Inside Higher Ed, the center emailed individuals who had registered for the event on Jan. 23 to explain its decision. “We were very excited to bring the HBCUs and Registered Apprenticeship Mini-Conference to you next week,” the email read. “Unfortunately, due to President Trump’s Executive Orders…we have been asked to cease all work under the auspices of the Diversity,
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