From Fox News · Landon Mion · · 1m 20s
UNC settles Trump admin probes into campus antisemitism and race-based admissions
UNC closes 18 federal investigations after Trump administration settlement on antisemitism and race discrimination.
In brief
UNC closes 18 federal investigations after Trump administration settlement on antisemitism and race discrimination. UNC resolves Trump administration probes by ending 18 federal investigations and adopting a color-blind admissions system without admitting wrongdoing. Originally reported by Fox News.
Trump administration settlement with UNC
The Trump administration reached a settlement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill to close 18 active federal investigations and a Justice Department compliance review.
No admission of wrongdoing
The voluntary settlement agreement does not require a monetary payment and the university does not admit to any wrongdoing or liability.
Effective until 2028
The deal remains effective until the end of 2028, allowing UNC to maintain eligibility for federal funding.
New compliance roles
UNC will appoint an internal 'Merit & Civil Rights Administrator' and establish a 'Title VI Coordinator' position in its compliance office.
Elizabeth Hall appointed
Elizabeth Hall, associate vice chancellor for university compliance, will serve in both roles while maintaining her existing duties.
Mandatory antisemitism training
The agreement requires UNC to provide mandatory antisemitism training for students, faculty, and staff.
Face mask prohibition
UNC will prohibit face masks used to conceal an individual's identity, subject to certain exceptions.
Color-blind admissions system
The settlement requires UNC to adopt a color-blind admissions system, barring race-based considerations in admissions.
What matters most
UNC resolves Trump administration probes by ending 18 federal investigations and adopting a color-blind admissions system without admitting wrongdoing.
