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.
DOE launches probes into 45 universities accused of illegal race-based programs
The investigation of 45 colleges — including NYU, Cornell and Rutgers — stems from the schools allegedly running a Ph.D program that discriminates based on skin color, a violation of Title VI.
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.
‘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,
Department of Education Lists 51 Universities Under Investigation for Race-Based DEI Policies
The Department of Education has 51 universities in its sights, charging that they are operating programs that discriminate on the basis of race. The Office of Civil Rights has begun investigations to determine if the schools violated Title VI,
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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 ...
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 ...
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UMass medical school suspends certain PhD admissions, citing ‘funding uncertainty’ under Trump
A university spokesperson attributed it to “uncertainties related to the funding of biomedical research in this country.” ...
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.