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UVA Settles DOJ Probe, Commits to Racial Equity Guidelines

10/23/2025

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The University of Virginia (UVA) reached a settlement with the Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, pausing investigations into admissions and hiring.
The agreement requires UVA to follow guidelines prohibiting unlawful racial discrimination, with no penalties or external monitoring.
UVA will provide quarterly compliance reports through 2028.
The settlement followed the resignation of former University of Virginia President James Ryan amid pressure to dismantle diversity programs.

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The University of Virginia (UVA) reached a settlement with the Department of Justice under U.S. President Donald Trump’s administration, pausing investigations into admissions and hiring.
The agreement requires UVA to follow guidelines prohibiting unlawful racial discrimination, with no penalties or external monitoring.
UVA will provide quarterly compliance reports through 2028.
The settlement followed the resignation of former University of Virginia President James Ryan amid pressure to dismantle diversity programs.