MADISON, Wis. (WRN) — UW-Madison is one of 45 universities under investigation by the U.S. Department of Education.
A Friday memo from the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights says UW-Madison is being investigated for its ties to a group called “The Ph.D. Project”, a non-profit that helps students from underrepresented groups obtain degrees in business. In the memo, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon says students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin.
A spokesperson said Monday that the UW hasn’t been formally notified of a complaint related to the Ph.D. Project, but will cooperate with any investigation.