Over 50 universities are under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown
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Over 50 universities are under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown

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Over 50 universities are under investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI crackdown toggle caption Tierney L. Cross/Getty Images The U.S. Department of Education has launched investigations into 52 universities in 41 states, accusing the schools of using "racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities." Sponsor Message The Education Department alleges that The PhD Project limits eligibility based on the race of participants, and therefore, universities involved with the organization are engaging in "race-exclusionary practices." The department's inquiries come a month after it issued a letter warning institutions to stop using "race-based preferences" in admissions, financial aid, hiring, training and other areas or risk losing federal funding. Earlier this week, the department warned that universities could face "potential enforcement actions" if officials determine that schools failed to protect Jewish students on campus.

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More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign
2 weeks, 2 days ago

More than 50 universities face federal investigations as part of Trump’s anti-DEI campaign

Associated Press  

▶ Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration WASHINGTON — 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. Education Secretary Linda McMahon arrives before President Donald Trump addresses a joint …

US investigates 45 universities over alleged race-based programs
2 weeks, 2 days ago

US investigates 45 universities over alleged race-based programs

India Today  

The US 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. Since Donald Trump returned to the presidency in January, his administration has sought to limit efforts to provide support to people based on race, gender or ethnicity. The …

Justice Department launches investigation into allegations of antisemitism at UC
3 weeks, 4 days ago

Justice Department launches investigation into allegations of antisemitism at UC

LA Times  

Students walk on the UCLA campus. Last week, the Department of Justice said a federal “task force to combat antisemitism” would visit UCLA, USC, UC Berkeley and seven other college campuses as part of investigations into allegations of antisemitic incidents. “We believe this is essential to ensure a safe and equitable working environment for all members of the university community.” …

'Essentially muzzled': Dept. of Education halts thousands of civil rights investigations
1 month, 2 weeks ago

'Essentially muzzled': Dept. of Education halts thousands of civil rights investigations

Raw Story  

ProPublica is a Pulitzer Prize-winning investigative newsroom. At the same time, there’s been a dramatic drop in the number of new cases opened by the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights — and the few that attorneys have been directed to investigate reflect some of Trump’s priorities: getting rid of gender-neutral bathrooms, banning transgender athletes from participating in …

US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities

Firstpost  

The Education Department said it was opening investigations of antisemitic harassment at Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley; and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities The U.S. Justice Department said it formed a multi-agency task force on Monday to fight antisemitism in schools and universities, while the Education Department announced it was investigating five universities for alleged …

US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities
1 month, 3 weeks ago

US Justice Department launches task force to combat antisemitism in schools and universities

Firstpost  

The Education Department said it was opening investigations of antisemitic harassment at Columbia University, Northwestern University, Portland State University, University of California, Berkeley; and University of Minnesota-Twin Cities The seal of the U.S. Justice Department. File photo/ Reuters The U.S. Justice Department said it formed a multi-agency task force on Monday to fight antisemitism in schools and universities, while the …

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley
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1 month, 3 weeks ago

Trump administration opens antisemitism inquiries at 5 colleges including Columbia and Berkeley

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The Trump administration is opening new investigations into allegations of antisemitism at five U.S. universities including Columbia and the University of California, Berkeley, the Education Department announced Monday. “Today, the Department is putting universities, colleges, and K-12 schools on notice: this administration will not tolerate continued institutional indifference to the wellbeing of Jewish students on American campuses,” said …

Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Some professors would welcome it
5 months, 3 weeks ago

Donald Trump wants to dismantle the Department of Education. Some professors would welcome it

Salon  

Donald Trump has never made a secret of his antipathy to higher education, but scapegoating the academy has become a central preoccupation of his second presidential run. If Trump takes the White House in November his administration could abolish the Department of Education, as called for by Project 2025; levy fines on universities and use them to fund an online …

Michigan, CUNY didn’t suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says
9 months, 1 week ago

Michigan, CUNY didn’t suitably assess if Israel-Hamas war protests made environment hostile, US says

Associated Press  

WASHINGTON — The University of Michigan and the City University of New York did not adequately investigate complaints about antisemitic or anti-Palestinian harassment linked to campus protests over the Israel-Hamas war and other incidents, according to the results of investigations by the U.S. Education Department announced Monday. The department’s Office of Civil Rights investigated 75 instances of alleged discrimination and …

55 Colleges, Universities Under Investigation For Abuse Claims
10 years, 10 months ago

55 Colleges, Universities Under Investigation For Abuse Claims

NPR  

55 Colleges, Universities Under Investigation For Abuse Claims Enlarge this image toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP Elise Amendola/AP The Department of Education has released a list of 55 colleges and universities facing investigation under Title IX for their handling of sexual abuse claims. NPR's Brian Naylor says the list "starts at Arizona State University and ends at the West Virginia School …

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