Carnegie Mellon University is under federal investigation along with 44 other schools for potential violations of race-based discrimination laws in their graduate programs. The probe, launched by the US Department of Education, examines the university’s DEI initiatives, including its partnership with The PhD Project. Carnegie Mellon is reviewing the situation to ensure compliance with the law, as the Trump administration continues to challenge race-based practices in higher education, following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on affirmative action.Carnegie Mellon reacts to federal DEI probe: University reviews investigation on race-exclusionary practices
Carnegie Mellon University is under federal investigation along with 44 other schools for potential violations of race-based discrimination laws in their graduate programs. The probe, launched by the US Department of Education, examines the university’s DEI initiatives, including its partnership with The PhD Project. Carnegie Mellon is reviewing the situation to ensure compliance with the law, as the Trump administration continues to challenge race-based practices in higher education, following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling on affirmative action.