UNC settles Trump administration probes into antisemitism and admissions

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 20 Oct, 09:31 · Archive

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has settled 18 federal investigations into alleged antisemitism and race-based admissions without admitting wrongdoing.

The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill has reached a settlement with the Trump administration closing 18 active federal investigations and a Justice Department compliance review into alleged antisemitism and race discrimination at the university. The voluntary agreement does not require payment and the university does not admit wrongdoing or liability. The deal allows UNC to maintain eligibility for federal funding.

Under the agreement, UNC will appoint a 'Merit & Civil Rights Administrator' and establish a 'Title VI Coordinator' position to address complaints. Elizabeth Hall, associate vice chancellor for university compliance, was appointed to both roles in addition to her existing duties and will serve as the point of contact for the Justice Department.

The settlement requires mandatory antisemitism training for students, faculty and staff, and prohibits face masks used to conceal individual identity, subject to exceptions. Student groups will be subject to discipline for antisemitic discriminatory conduct. The agreement remains effective until the end of 2028.

UNC Chancellor Lee H. Roberts said the settlement 'reinforces our commitment to the fair and equal treatment of everyone at Carolina' and resolves issues 'in a way that protects our mission and affirms the civil rights of everyone in our community'.

How it is being reported

• UNC settles Trump admin probes into alleged campus antisemitism, race-based admissionsThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill settled 18 Trump administration probes over alleged campus antisemitism and race-based admissions.New York Post · 20 Oct, 09:20
• UNC settles Trump admin probes into alleged campus antisemitism, race-based admissionsThe University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill settled 18 Trump administration probes over alleged campus antisemitism and race-based admissionsFox News · 20 Oct, 05:43

In this story: University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill · Trump administration · Justice Department · Lee H. Roberts · Elizabeth Hall

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