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Trump, Education Department and University of Kansas

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.

The Kansas City Star on MSN · 19h

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.

KCUR · 11h

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.

Education Department, Civil and layoffs

ProPublica on MSN · 2d

Massive Layoffs at the Department of Education Erode Its Civil Rights Division

Only five of the agency’s civil rights offices remain nationwide. Those who are still with the department say it will now be “virtually impossible” to resolve discrimination complaints.

The Washington Post on MSN · 1d

How Education Department layoffs hit student loans, testing, civil rights

The layoffs call into question how agency will be able to handle major operations such as student loans, FAFSA, the Nation’s Report Card and civil rights complaints.

MSNBC · 1d

Education Department cuts could impact students with disabilities

NBC News' Adam Edelman reports on the cuts to the Department of Education the Trump administration has carried out. Two offices facing cuts, the Federal Student Aid Office and Office for Civil Rights,

KSNT on MSN19h

Kansas schools, food banks face $10.5m in funding cuts

Kansas school nutrition programs and food banks are facing significant setbacks after $10.5 million in funding was cut off by ...

How dismantling the Department of Education could affect Kansas Citians

President Donald Trump’s pledge to eliminate the Department of Education could have a major impact on Kansas Citians.

USDA cuts $10.6 million from Kansas for local produce at schools and food banks

President Donald Trump's administration cut USDA funding to Kansas to help schools get local meats and food banks get fresh ...

Atchison Superintendent takes new position in Kansas Department of Education

With more than 30 years of experience in public education, the leader of Atchison USD 409 and the 2025 Kansas Superintendent of the year is on to bigger things. Dr. Renee Nugent has been named the ...

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Students share what they think of KU being included in federal investigation as Trump pushes to end DEI

The Trump Administration argues that DEI programs exclude White and Asian American students. “I just don’t think the DEI is ...

What would Trump's proposed elimination of Education Department mean for Kansas?

President Donald Trump is considering an executive order to start abolishing the Education Department. Here's what it could ...

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Federal Crackdown on 45 Universities Including Rice and Kansas for Possible Title VI Violations in DEI Programs

The U.S. Department of Education is investigating over 50 universities for DEI programs that may violate civil rights law.

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20 attorneys general file lawsuit to block Trump's Education Department cuts

Democratic attorneys general argue that President Trump's planned cuts to the Department of Education threaten vital resources for low-income and disabled students across the nation.

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