Departments of Justice, Education, and Health finalize settlement addressing discrimination concerns and research funding oversight.
The Departments of Justice (DOJ), Education, and Health and Human Services (HHS) have reached an agreement with Cornell University (Cornell) to strengthen its compliance with federal civil-rights laws. The university will invest $30 million through 2028 in agricultural and farming research intended to improve production efficiency and support rural communities, while also paying $30 million to the U.S.
The university will also conduct annual campus climate surveys, provide civil-rights training to staff, and share “anonymized admissions data” for federal review. The agreement resolves government investigations into Cornell’s admissions practices and ensures eligibility for future federal grants.
“Recipients of federal funding must fully adhere to federal civil rights laws and ensure that harmful DEI policies do not discriminate against students,” said Attorney General Pamela Bondi. “Today’s deal is a positive outcome that illustrates the value of universities working with this administration — we are grateful to Cornell for working towards this agreement.”
Federal officials described the settlement as part of broader efforts to ensure that institutions receiving federal funds uphold nondiscrimination standards.
As the Lord Leads, Pray with Us…
- For Attorney General Bondi to receive God’s leading as she heads the Department of Justice.
- For Secretary McMahon as she seeks to ensure that educational institutions receiving federal funding do not engage in discriminatory practices against students or staff.
Sources: Department of Justice
