Trump administration investigating Ohio State, UC over minority Ph.D. student program
This is the second time this week that the Trump administration has called out universities about alleged civil rights violations.
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.
Duke among 45 schools under federal investigation for alleged race-based discrimination in graduate programs
Forty-five universities, including Duke, are being investigated for possibly violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by partnering with the Ph.D. Project, an organization that seeks to help students from underrepresented backgrounds obtain business degrees.
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.
More Than 50 Universities Face Federal Investigations as Part of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity and equity programs that his officials say exclude whit
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.
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.”
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."
MIT among dozens of universities facing federal investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
MIT is among more than 50 universities being investigated for alleged racial discrimination by the Trump administration.
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UMass medical school rescinds PhD program offers amid uncertainty over federal funds
The notice, signed by dean of the college, Mary Ellen Lane, called the decision "unfortunate" and said institutions across ...
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UC now under investigation by DOE Office for Civil Rights because of graduate program partnership
This investigation specifically centers on schools that are partnering with The Ph.D. Project, an organization that focuses on helping students of all backgrounds pursue a business PhD.
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UNLV being investigated by Department of Education for ties to DEI program
The Department of Education announced an investigation into UNLV and 44 other universities this morning alleging the ...
UMass Chan freezes hiring, rescinds PhD program admissions amid funding uncertainty
UMass Chan Medical School in Worcester became the latest higher education institution to announce a hiring freeze. Others include Harvard and MIT.
Federal investigation targets PhD diversity initiative at Alabama college
The PhD Project’s website shows three Alabama university partners, including the University of Alabama, Auburn University and ...