George Mason University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives have been flagged by the US Department of Education for violating Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. A federal investigation found that race-conscious hiring and promotion practices were noncompliant. The university is reviewing corrective measures while balancing legal obligations, faculty representation, and broader debates over the limits of diversity programs in public higher education.source https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/education/news/george-mason-universitys-dei-programes-found-in-breach-of-federal-civil-rights-law/articleshow/123510851.cms