Boise State University investigated for race-based exclusion allegations

Boise State University is under federal investigation for possible race-based exclusion in its graduate programs. The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights is examining the university along with 45 others for potential violations of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act. The investigation focuses on allegations that Boise State partnered with "The Ph.D. Project," which may limit eligibility based on race. This follows a directive from the Office for Civil Rights reminding institutions to eliminate racial preferences in admissions and other areas. The university is currently reviewing the situation with its legal team. Violations of Title VI could lead to the loss of federal funding for the institution.