Trump, Education Department and University of Kansas

University of Kansas investigated by Trump's Education Department over diversity policies
The colleges under scrutiny include dozens of state schools such as the University of Kansas. The U.S. Department of Education claims the schools violated civil rights laws because of programs aimed at fixing longstanding racial disparities in their graduate programs.
Trump’s Education Department to investigate KU over alleged ‘race-exclusionary practices’
KU is among 45 schools under investigation for partnering with an organization that aims to encourage students from diverse backgrounds to pursue doctoral degrees.
University of Kansas being investigated for alleged 'race-exclusionary' practices
The Department of Education says KU is one of 45 universities under investigation for partnering with a group that support minority business students.
UNT included in federal Civil Rights Office investigation into ‘race-exclusionary practices’
U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon said the investigations are an effort to protect students from discrimination.
University of Kansas under investigation for alleged Civil Rights Act violations
Federal education officials say numerous investigations are being opened against universities across the nation, including in Kansas, for alleged violations of the Title VI Civil Rights Act of 1964.
University of Kansas on list for DEI investigation, but some changes have already been made
The Department of Education announced investigations into more than 50 universities that are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination.
Lawrence Journal-World11d
Construction projects humming at KU with warmer temps
Construction projects were back in full swing on the University of Kansas campus as temperatures significantly warmed in ...
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Douglas County Emergency Management to host severe weather training on Kansas campus
The training will be at 7 p.m. Thursday, March 13, at Capitol Federal Hall, 1654 Naismith Drive, on the University of Kansas campus in Room 1111. The two-hour workshop will include information ...
The Lawrence Times22h
Feds investigating KU over pro-diversity business school partnership
KU is among 45 schools now under federal investigation because one of its graduate programs has been part of a partnership ...
Kansas City Jewish Chronicle2d
KU gets a B on antisemitism report card, but some challenge criteria
Don Haider-Markel, a political science professor at KU, said that while he formerly used the ADL as a data source, he has become hesitant because of their interpretation of antisemitism. He referenced ...
This Kansas university was named #1 for having the friendliest students in the U.S.
Kansas State University is the No. 1 spot in the nation for having the friendliest students, according to the Princeton Review, an educational services company that helps prepare students for college.
Kansas Reflector10d
University of Kansas students protest decision to end gender-inclusive housing in scholarship hall
University of Kansas students are grappling with the decision to end gender-inclusive housing assignments at a campus ...
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One man's last wish helped Topeka artist deal with his own battle with cancer
Local artist Jordan Brooks, who was battling multiple myeloma, created a painting called "LIFE" that will hang at The ...
Kansas City University receives $1.25M for multimillion-dollar health initiative
Kansas City University received a philanthropic gift from two local foundations, adding to millions it has received for a ...
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University of Kansas gets a B on antisemitism report card, but some challenge criteria
A new Anti-Defamation League report assessing how 135 U.S. colleges address antisemitism gave the University of Kansas a B — reduced because of a “level of hostile anti-Zionist student groups.” ...