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How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration

The Ph.D. Project supports underrepresented groups earning doctoral degrees in business and has drawn attention from the Trump administration due to allegations of violating the 1964 Civil Rights Act.
The U.S. Education Department is investigating 45 universities linked to the Ph.D. Project for potential race-exclusionary practices.
In response to federal scrutiny, the Ph.D. Project has evolved its mission statement to remove the word diversity and broaden its approach.
Leyland Lucas emphasized the critical role of mentorship in transforming academia, stating, "I am incredibly grateful to the program, which was fulfilling a very critical role".

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How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

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PhD Project CEO: Despite Losing 1/5 Of Budget, 'We're Not Backing Down'

Alfonzo Alexander is only a couple of months into his job as CEO and president of The PhD Project, but he finds himself leading the organization through the most turbulent chapter in its 31 years.The nonprofit is under federal investigation by the Trump administration’s Department of Education, facing allegations it and dozens of the schools it worked with engaged in race-exclusionary practices that violate Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.…

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Trump administration launches civil rights investigation into schools

The U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights announced investigations March 14 into 45 colleges and universities that partnered with an organization that provides mentorship and support for PhD candidates from underrepresented backgrounds. The post Trump administration launches civil rights investigation into schools appeared first on eCampus News.

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How the Ph.D. Project, and 45 colleges, became a target of the Trump administration - TPR: The Public's Radio

For about 30 years, the Ph.D. Project has supported students from underrepresented groups who are earning doctoral degrees in business. Now, it's attracted the attention of the Trump administration.

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