The Department of Education announced it was investigating more than 50 universities around the country to “to end the use of racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities.”

Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin,” Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement. “We will not yield on this

Department officials said that the group limits eligibility based on race and that colleges that partner with it are “engaging in race-exclusionary

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity, equity and inclusion programs.