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.
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.
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.
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.
Colorado university among dozens of schools investigated for DEI practices: what to know
The Department of Education is investigating 45 universities, including the University of Colorado’s Colorado Springs campus, for alleged racial bias in academic programs and scholarships.
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.
These 4 New England colleges among schools facing DEI probe by Trump administration
MIT, Yale, and the University of Rhode Island are among dozens of universities under federal investigation by the Department of Education for allegedly engaging in “race-exclusionary practices.”
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 ...
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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 ...