Emory University under federal investigation for alleged race-based practices
Emory University is under federal investigation for its partnership with The PhD Project, part of a broader effort to eliminate race-based education policies.
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
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.
US Department of Education investigating University of Chicago over alleged racial discrimination
Dozens of colleges are now under investigation for their work with a group called The PhD Project, which helps PhD candidates of color.
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.
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 the University of South Alabama. Only the University of Alabama was named by federal investigators on Friday.
URI target of racial discrimination investigation by Trump administration. Here's why.
The federal department of Education says it has opened an investigation into 45 colleges that are part of a program to help students of color.
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.
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 they fail to protect Jewish students. UW-Madison was put on the list because of an investigation opened in early 2024 after a conservative news outlet filed a complaint.
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.
US Education Dept. investigating U of C over work with The PhD Project
Dozens of colleges are now under investigation for their work with a group called The PhD Project, which helps PhD candidates ...
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 ...
Clemson worked to support BIPOC PhD candidates. Now it’s accused of civil right violations
Clemson is under investigation for alleged civil rights violations, the Department of Education announced. It allegedly violated Title VI by partnering with a nonprofit that supports underrepresented ...
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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 ...