Education Department Investigates Over 50 Universities for Alleged Racial Discrimination

The Trump administration targets diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, focusing on race-based practices in admissions, scholarships, and partnerships.

The Department of Education has launched investigations into more than 50 universities, citing potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act, which prohibits racial discrimination in education.
Most investigations center on partnerships with The PhD Project, a nonprofit aimed at supporting underrepresented groups in doctoral business programs, which the department claims limits eligibility based on race.
Seven additional schools are being scrutinized for allegedly offering race-based scholarships or engaging in race-based segregation in student programs.
The investigations follow a February directive from the department warning schools to eliminate race-based preferences or risk losing federal funding.
High-profile institutions under investigation include Yale, MIT, the University of Chicago, and the University of South Florida, highlighting the administration's intensified focus on dismantling diversity initiatives.