University of Virginia strikes deal to pause Trump administration investigations
- The U.S. Justice Department announced an agreement with the University of Virginia to pause Trump administration civil rights investigations into the university's admissions and financial aid processes.
- The university will provide relevant information and data to the department on a quarterly basis through 2028, and will abide by department guidance for not engaging in 'unlawful racial discrimination'.
- Virginia's settlement follows similar agreements signed by Columbia University, which paid $200 million to the government, and Brown University, which paid $50 million to Rhode Island workforce development organizations.
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University of Virginia strikes deal with Trump admin to pause discrimination probes
The University of Virginia (UVA) struck a deal with the Trump administration on Wednesday to pause multiple federal investigations into possible civil rights violations at the public institution.
Major university strikes deal with Trump admin to cease investigations
The University of Virginia made a deal with the Trump administration to cease investigations after facing threats of a federal investigation over accusations of civil rights violations, according to reports on Wednesday. "The Justice Department announced the deal. It was the first time a public univ...
Trump administration reaches deal with UVA to pause federal investigations
The Department of Justice (DOJ) announced Wednesday it has reached a deal with the University of Virginia (UVA), the first for a public university, to pause federal investigations and ensure funding in the future. UVA agreed to adhere to the department’s “Guidance for Recipients of Federal Funding Regarding Unlawful Discrimination,” which the DOJ says ensures the university won’t “engage in unlawful racial discrimination” in…
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