Trump's Administration Strikes Deal with University of Virginia

The Trump administration announced the first settlement with a state university, as a deal was struck with the University of Virginia to pause civil rights investigations in exchange for changes to its diversity programs.

This marks a significant move amid the administration's campaign against diversity policies, following similar agreements with Columbia and Brown universities, which involved financial penalties, unlike the University of Virginia's deal.

The agreement demands compliance with the Justice Department's interpretation of unlawful racial discrimination, ensuring the university remains eligible for federal grants, and mandates quarterly data submissions until 2028.