Towson University under federal investigation over alleged racial discrimination
The Department of Education alleges that the Towson and 45 other schools violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act (1964) by partnering with "The Ph.D. Project," a nonprofit that helps students from underrepresented groups get degrees in business.
The Trump administration is investigating Rutgers and other colleges for alleged racial discrimination
U.S. Department of Education officials said Friday that they had opened investigations into more than 50 universities, including Rutgers University, for alleged racial discrimination. Most of the investigations initiated by the Office for Civil Rights relate to the universities’ partnership with a program for doctoral students that limits eligibility based on race,
Trump Administration Accuses 45 Universities Of Racial Discrimination
According to several university spokespersons, the schools had not been formally notified of complaints related to the Ph.D. Project, but indicated that they would cooperate with any investigation if
MIT faces Department of Education investigation for alleged ‘race-exclusionary’ discrimination
MIT is one of 45 schools facing a Department of Education investigation for allegedly engaging in race-exclusionary practices in their grad programs.
Yale among dozens of universities investigated for alleged racial discrimination
The U.S. Department of Education launched investigations into Yale and dozens of other universities Friday for alleged racial discrimination.
Dozens of schools face investigation by Trump administration, accused of 'racial preferences'
The University of Notre Dame was among the 45 schools accused of racial discrimination in its graduate program.
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.
University of Minnesota among dozens of schools under federal investigation for allegations of racial discrimination
The University of Minnesota is among dozens of schools facing an investigation by the U.S. Department of Education over alleged racial discrimination of students.
Universities Under Federal Investigation For Racial Discrimination
"Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment," said U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon.
‘Illegal discrimination.’ Education Department launches more than 50 investigations over university diversity programs
MIT, Yale, and the University of Rhode Island are among the schools being targeted for partnering with The PhD Project.
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