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CSUSB among 45 universities investigated for potential civil rights violations in Ph.D. admissions The Trump administration has launched an investigation into California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB), among 45 universities nationwide, for alleged violations of civil rights laws related to doctoral admissions. The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights revealed that it is looking into whether the campuses engaged in "race-exclusionary practices" that could be in violation of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.The investigation targets institutions accused of partnering with The Ph.D. Project, a nonprofit organization founded in 1994 to increase diversity in business schools. The organization helps underrepresented racial and ethnic groups—Black, Latinx, and Nativ...

Updated DEI guidelines from US Department of Education bring clarity to school policies. (Getty Images) The US Department of Education has recently issued updated guidance on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies in schools, bringing a sense of relief to educators who had been concerned about the implications of previous directives. The new guidance clarifies that schools can continue to implement DEI initiatives, as long as they do not violate the Civil Rights Act’s Title VI, which prohibits race-based discrimination.The clarification comes after weeks of uncertainty triggered by the Trump administration’s aggressive stance on DEI. Schools had feared that the administration’s interpretation of Title VI would restrict culturally inclusive practices, such as student affinity group...

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Trump administration launches investigation into CSU San Bernardino over alleged race-based Ph.D. preferences – The Times of India

US Department of Education clarifies DEI rules, offers new hope for inclusive school programs – The Times of India