Politics · October 19, 2026
UNC Settles Trump Probes of Race in Admissions, Civil Rights
The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (UNC) has reached a voluntary settlement with the U.S. government to resolve 18 Department of Education investigations and a Department of Justice compliance review involving alleged antisemitism and race-based admissions. Under the agreement, which lasts through 2028, UNC will maintain race-blind policies for admissions and financial aid, appoint a Title VI Coordinator, provide mandatory antisemitism training, and prohibit face masks used to conceal identity during protests. The university does not admit wrongdoing, and no monetary payment was required. The settlement follows a broader administration push against diversity initiatives and campus protests following the 2023 Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action.
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- UNC reached a voluntary settlement closing 18 federal investigations and one DOJ compliance review.
- The settlement involves alleged antisemitism and race discrimination.
- UNC is not required to make a monetary payment and does not admit liability.
- A Title VI Coordinator and Merit & Civil Rights Administrator (Elizabeth Hall) have been appointed.
- UNC must adopt a color-blind admissions system and race-blind policies for student benefits and scholarships.
- The agreement mandates antisemitism training for students and staff.
- UNC will prohibit face masks used to conceal identity, with some exceptions.
- UNC will report complaints of antisemitism and race discrimination to the DOJ and Education Department quarterly.
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- Columbia University previously settled federal probes for over $200 million.
- Brown University agreed to provide $50 million for workforce development as part of its settlement.
- Harvard has not yet reached a deal with the administration.
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The framing emphasizes the 'color-blind' nature of the settlement as a victory for fairness and equal treatment. It highlights the administration's stance that diversity initiatives and certain protest behaviors violate federal law, framing the settlement as a model for other institutions to avoid litigation.
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