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The Trump administration has announced a settlement with the University of Virginia (UVA), marking a major development in its campaign against diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs in higher education. The Justice Department confirmed that the university agreed to adopt the administration’s legal interpretation of civil rights laws in exchange for a suspension of ongoing investigations and continued eligibility for federal funding.
This agreement is the first of its kind involving a state university under the Trump administration’s broader effort to curb DEI initiatives and respond to pro-Palestinian campus protests. It follows earlier settlements with Columbia University and Brown University, which paid $200 million and $50 million respectively to resolve civil rights probes.
UVA President Paul Mahoney stated that the settlement “preserves academic freedom” and involves no monetary payment. He emphasized that the agreement allows the university to continue demonstrating compliance with civil rights laws while the federal government pauses its investigations. The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division head, Harmeet Dhillon, said the deal would “protect students and faculty from unlawful discrimination” and restore fairness and equal opportunity on campus.
Under the agreement, UVA must align with the Justice Department’s definition of racial discrimination in admissions, hiring, and academic programming. The university will submit quarterly compliance reports through 2028, during President Trump’s second term. If UVA successfully implements the planned reforms that prohibit DEI-related practices, the investigations will be formally closed, and the university will remain eligible for federal grants and awards.
Earlier this year, UVA’s board voted to dissolve its DEI office, signaling its shift toward compliance with the administration’s directives. The deal underscores the Trump administration’s ongoing push to redefine civil rights enforcement in education and restrict race-conscious policies across U.S. universities.
