
US investigates 45 universities over alleged race-based programs
India TodayThe 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 Department of Education said the new probe announced on Friday followed allegations that the universities partnered with a program that seeks to increase diversity in college business schools. "Today’s announcement expands our efforts to ensure universities are not discriminating against their students based on race and race stereotypes," US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said in the statement.
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