Education Department Investigating More Than 50 Universities Over Race-Based Policies

The department has warned schools and colleges that they could lose federal funds over racial discrimination.

U.S. Department of Education building in Washington on July 6, 2023. Madalina Vasiliu/The Epoch Times

The Department of Education is investigating more than 50 universities for racial discrimination in accordance with President Donald Trump’s executive order to end diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs, which the administration considers as discriminatory against certain students based on race, ethnicity, and other criteria.

The department announced the investigations Friday after issuing a memo stating schools and colleges could lose federal money over race considerations in admissions, scholarships, and more.