UNC Settles 19 Federal Inquiries to Keep Research Funding
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Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
UNC Settles 19 Federal Inquiries to Keep Research Funding
2 articles · Updated · The New York Times · Oct 19
Summary
UNC and the federal government reached a settlement Monday that closes 19 inquiries while preserving the university’s access to federal research funding.
The deal shuts 18 Education Department civil-rights investigations and one Justice Department compliance review tied to alleged antisemitic harassment and sex and race discrimination.
UNC admitted no wrongdoing and will pay no money, but agreed to follow the Trump administration’s positions on admissions, DEI and discipline for student groups accused of antisemitic conduct.
The Justice Department said the agreement will not control academic speech or curricula and cast the settlement as a model for other universities facing similar federal pressure.