MIT among universities facing Trump administration investigations over DEI
Several universities across Massachusetts and New England are the subject of new investigations launched under President Donald Trump's effort to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.
CU Colorado Springs among universities under federal investigation as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement. “We will not yield on this
US Dept. of Education investigating Duke as part of sweeping anti-DEI changes under Trump
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday it has opened an investigation into Duke University for allegedly violating federal nondiscrimination law, the result of a sweeping expansion of anti-affirmative action policy that the department’s Office of Civil Rights issued last month.
Trump Education Department investigates 45 colleges over ‘race-based’ programs
The schools may be violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with an organization that gives doctoral students insight toward obtaining a Ph.D. but limits eligibility based on race.
University of North Texas and Rice University under federal investigation for “race-exclusionary practices”
The Texas universities are among dozens accused of violating the law by partnering with a group that had sought to increase diversity in graduate programs.
Diversity efforts at Tulane and other universities investigated as Trump targets DEI
The Trump-era Education Department is investigating Tulane University's partnership with a program that aims to recruit diverse graduate students.
‘Illegal discrimination.’ Education Department launches more than 50 investigations over university diversity programs
The Department of Education said Friday it has opened investigations into more than 50 colleges and universities over what it describes as illegal, discriminatory diversity programs that generally benefit Black,
Education Department investigating dozens of universities after DEI warning letter
The Education Department announced Friday it is investigating more than 50 colleges and universities over what it called “racial preferences” in academics or scholarships, a move that comes amid the Trump administration’s wider crackdown on diversity,
45 Schools Under Federal Investigation Over a Small Diversity Project
The Ph.D. Project works with universities to increase the racial diversity of professors in business schools. Schools like ...
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U of U one of 45 universities under federal investigation for ‘race-exclusionary practices’
The University of Utah is one of 45 universities under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil ...
Alabama college among 45 universities under federal investigation over DEI practices
The PhD Project’s website shows three Alabama university partners, including the University of Alabama, Auburn University and ...
UW-Madison under second investigation by Trump administration amid federal DEI crackdown
The department warned UW-Madison and dozens of other institutions on Monday about potential enforcement action it may take if ...
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Department of education alleges civil rights violations at MSU
The U.S. Department of Education is investigating Montana State University for allegedly violating civil rights by partnering ...
Towson University under federal investigation over alleged racial discrimination
The Department of Education alleges that the Towson and 45 other schools violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) by ...