Action: The US Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) launched investigations into 52 institutions of higher education for allegations of violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by engaging in race-exclusionary practices. Specifically, the announcement for the investigation accuses several institutions of partnering with the PH.D. Project, which supports prospective Ph.D. candidates from underserved backgrounds and uses race-based eligibility. Other institutions have been identified based on alleged race-based scholarships and segregation. In a statement, US Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said "[T]oday's announcement expands our efforts to ensure universities are not discriminating against their students based on race and race stereotypes…Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment."Key Insights
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