The U.S. Education Department has launched investigations into 45 colleges, including major public universities and private institutions, for their connections to The PhD Project, a program aimed at increasing diversity in business education. This action follows conservative strategist Christopher Rufo's public criticism of the program, prompting concerns among several educational leaders about the implications for federal funding. As the Trump administration's initiatives target diversity, equity, and inclusion measures in higher education, institutions are scrambling to respond, reflecting the atmosphere of apprehension regarding potential consequences for their admissions and support policies.
The recent investigation into 45 colleges by the U.S. Education Department reveals a shift towards scrutinizing racial diversity programs in higher education under the Trump administration.
School leaders express confusion as they scramble to distance themselves from The PhD Project, a program aimed at diversifying the business sector and academia.
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