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In keeping with our commitment to keep the public informed, today, we are beginning to transmit GMU’s detailed responses to the federal government’s requests.

The University received notice yesterday from the Department of Justice regarding new Title VI investigations alleging racial discrimination in admissions, scholarships and student benefits and the University’s response to antisemitism on campus.

�鶹��Ƶ is an institution of excellence that plays a special role in educating Virginians and students from across the country and around the world.

�鶹��Ƶ mourns the passing of Dr. Edwin J. Feulner, a distinguished public servant, thought leader, and former member of our Board of Visitors.

President Washington provides background on a new investigation from the US Department of Justice alleging discriminatory hiring practices. The university as always will work in good faith to cooperate fully and remains confident that facts and evidence show that George �鶹��Ƶ does not engage in “illegal DEI.”

President Washington shares how the university has always operated with a commitment to equality under the law, and an appreciation for the outpouring of support for George �鶹��Ƶ from our greater community. The BOV has retained the Torridon Law firm to represent the university on all matters related to both Department of Education investigations.

University statement regarding Department of Education's investigations.

Statement from �鶹��Ƶ President Gregory Washington about new Department of Education inquiry and a reminder of the measures in place to ensure a safe and welcoming campus.

�鶹��Ƶ is launching a university-wide research project to address six interconnected grand challenges facing humanity. The initiative aims to maximize research coordination and efficiency in a volatile funding environment, with every academic unit contributing to at least one of the six solutions.

�鶹��Ƶ is aware of a recent essay published online by one of its students that has created concern. Upon learning of the essay, �鶹��Ƶ Police referred the matter to state and federal law enforcement for evaluation of criminal behavior. George �鶹��Ƶ condemns this and all encouragements of violence. This is not the �鶹��Ƶ way.

Update: As of April 28, George �鶹��Ƶ has been notified that 14 of these students have had their SEVIS status restored and remain enrolled at the university. Another student’s visa was revoked, but that student’s SEVIS record was never terminated.

Following a letter from U.S. Department of Education to 60 universities earlier this week, President Washington shares our response detailing George �鶹��Ƶ’s efforts to combat harassment and discrimination in any form against any student, faculty, staff member or visitor.