UW-Madison under second investigation by Trump administration amid federal DEI crackdown
The department warned UW-Madison and dozens of other institutions on Monday about potential enforcement action it may take if they fail to protect Jewish students. UW-Madison was put on the list because of an investigation opened in early 2024 after a conservative news outlet filed a complaint.
More Than 50 Universities Face Federal Investigations as Part of Trump's Anti-DEI Campaign
More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity and equity programs that his officials say exclude whit
Trump opens investigations at three California colleges alleging DEI-based discrimination
Amid President Trump's push against DEI, the Education Department has opened investigations into a diversity-related program it says is connected to three California colleges. The department said it is investigating whether the program amounts to illegal race-based discrimination.
Trump administration investigating Ohio State, UC over minority Ph.D. student program
This is the second time this week that the Trump administration has called out universities about alleged civil rights violations.
These 4 New England colleges among schools facing DEI probe by Trump administration
MIT, Yale, and the University of Rhode Island are among dozens of universities under federal investigation by the Department of Education for allegedly engaging in “race-exclusionary practices.”
Dozens of Universities Under Investigation in Trump's Anti-DEI Drive
U.S. Department of Education announced the probes, which could lead to institutions losing federal funding over "race-based preferences."
MIT among dozens of universities facing federal investigation as part of Trump's anti-DEI campaign
MIT is among more than 50 universities being investigated for alleged racial discrimination by the Trump administration.
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The spring schedule for Madison's art markets, craft fairs and more
Well-known events like The Spring Crafty Fair, which highlights handmade art, and Midwest Vintage Flea, which is Wisconsin’s ...
7 children found alone in 'deplorable conditions', Wisconsin police say mother was not in the state
Police said children were left alone in an apartment for at least one week as the mother was out of the state.
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Madison, Wisconsin, puts city clerk on leave amid investigation into missing November ballots
Madison Clerk Maribeth Witzel-Behl was put on leave, with City Attorney Mike Haas, former administrator of the Wisconsin ...
This southern Wisconsin city is one of the best places to raise a family, study finds
A major Wisconsin city ranked among the top five places for families in a study by home improvement brand and television show ...
Wisconsin clerk who failed to count almost 200 ballots is suspended
The mayor of Wisconsin's capital city has placed the municipal clerk on leave as investigators work to determine how almost ...
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Madison's Leprechaun prepares for St. Patrick's Day parade
MADISON, WI (WKOW) -- The St. Patrick's Day parade is coming up soon in Madison. The annual event will take place around ...
Here's what to know about the voter ID referendum in Wisconsin's April election
Wisconsin's April 1 election includes a high-stakes Supreme Court race and plenty of local offices, but a statewide referendum question on Wisconsin's voter ID law at the bottom of the ballot has ...
Madison City Council candidate may be ineligible after city clerk gave him wrong information
The city's Clerk's Office confirmed it misinterpreted state law surrounding residency requirements for City Council ...
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Wisconsin farmers, food pantries urge USDA to restore local food programs
Farmers and food pantries in Wisconsin are urging the U.S. Department of Agriculture to restore local food assistance ...
Former UW-Madison DEI chief gave widespread bonuses, approved lavish spending
The report will further fuel debate about the value of diversity, equity and inclusion programs on college campuses.
Wisconsin girls state basketball: Rice Lake savors positives from semifinal loss to Madison Edgewood
Making its first appearance in the Wisconsin girls state high school basketball tournament, Rice Lake fell behind early ...