Trump administration opens investigations at more than 50 universities, including MIT, as part of anti-DEI campaign
The Education Department announced the new investigations, one month after warning America’s schools and colleges that they could lose federal money over “race-based preferences.”
More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
WASHINGTON (AP) — More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs that his officials say exclude white and Asian American students.
UW-Madison under second investigation by Trump administration amid federal DEI crackdown
The department said Friday it had opened an investigation into UW-Madison and 44 other universities nationwide over alleged racial discrimination. The notifications came exactly a month after the department issued sweeping guidance threatening to pull funding from colleges that do not eliminate all considerations of race from policies and programs.
Trump Administration Probes 45 Universities on Race Policies
The U.S. Department of Education on Friday said its office for civil rights is investigating 45 universities, citing complaints that the schools engaged with a program that set eligibility based on race.
Trump opens investigations at three California colleges alleging DEI-based discrimination
Amid President Trump's push against DEI, the Education Department has opened investigations into a diversity-related program it says is connected to three California colleges. The department said it is investigating whether the program amounts to illegal race-based discrimination.
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 partnering with "The Ph.D. Project," a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business.
Dozens of Universities Under Investigation in Trump's Anti-DEI Drive
U.S. Department of Education announced the probes, which could lead to institutions losing federal funding over "race-based preferences."
Notre Dame under investigation by Department of Education after Trump anti-DEI orders
The university is among 45 institutions under investigation "for allegedly engaging in race-exclusionary practices."
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U.S. Dept. of Education launches investigations into 45 universities for ‘race-exclusionary practices’
The U.S. Department of Education announced Friday that it has launched Title VI investigations into 45 universities for ...