45 top US universities face federal probes over ties to controversial nonprofit amid DEI crackdown – The Times of India
US Education Department investigates 45 universities for racial bias linked to PhD Project Forty-five prominent US universities are now under federal investigation over their affiliations with The PhD Project, a nonprofit focused on diversifying business faculty and leaders. This investigation, launched by the US Education Department, is part of a broader campaign by the Trump administration to examine diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education.The inquiry has left many university leaders both startled and confused, as they scramble to understand the reasons behind the investigations. The probe follows heightened scrutiny of diversity programs across the country, particularly those with ties to The PhD Project, which has been active in helping Black and Latino stud...
