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Trump Administration Accuses George Mason of Unlawful Diversity Hiring

8/25/2025

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The Trump administration accused George Mason University of illegal diversity hiring practices and requested an apology from President Gregory Washington.
The Education Department's investigation concluded that the university acted unlawfully.
The Justice Department is also investigating the university's diversity policies and its response to antisemitism.
Dr. Washington, the first Black president, previously advocated for diversity at UC Irvine.

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The Trump administration accused George Mason University of illegal diversity hiring practices and requested an apology from President Gregory Washington.
The Education Department's investigation concluded that the university acted unlawfully.
The Justice Department is also investigating the university's diversity policies and its response to antisemitism.
Dr. Washington, the first Black president, previously advocated for diversity at UC Irvine.