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PHOENIX (AZFamily) — Federal officials announced on Wednesday a new investigation into Arizona State University’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs.
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The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division says the investigation is in response to “recent viral videos.” The videos allege that ASU may have denied equal treatment to students based on race, color, or national origin and may have tried to hide those practices from federal oversight.
No other specific details about the videos were released.
“No student should be denied access to opportunities or resources because of race, color, or national origin,” Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division said in a news release. “The United States is committed to keeping universities free of unlawful discrimination, especially when they try to hide illegal conduct to avoid oversight and compliance.”
Federal law requires colleges and universities that receive federal funding to open doors to students, no matter their race, color or national origin.
ASU is one of the nation’s largest universities, home to over 160,000 students online and across numerous campuses.
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Federal investigators will look at whether the university’s DEI policies have led to discrimination in areas such as admissions, recruiting, scholarships, tutoring and educational support services.
The investigation remains ongoing, and no findings have been determined.
Arizona’s Family has reached out to ASU for comment.
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