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George Mason University refuses to apologize to the Education Department after being accused of violating civil rights laws, asserting that the investigation was incomplete and that no discrimination occurred, and criticizes the allegations as baseless.
The Trump administration's Education Department has initiated a federal civil rights investigation into George Mason University, accusing its president Gregory Washington of unlawfully promoting diversity in hiring and promotions, and demanding a public apology and corrective actions within 10 days, amid ongoing investigations into the university's diversity policies and handling of antisemitism.
The U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights found that George Mason University violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act by implementing policies that unlawfully consider race in hiring and promotion practices, and has issued a proposed resolution requiring the university to amend its policies, issue apologies, and conduct annual training to ensure compliance.
The George Mason University board approved a 1.5% raise for President Gregory Washington and decided to eliminate some diversity, equity, and inclusion programs, amid ongoing controversy and discussions about his leadership.
George Mason University's president Gregory Washington received a raise to $823,452.23 despite facing political criticism and federal investigations related to efforts to diversify faculty and the university's response to protests against racism.
George Mason University President Gregory Washington received a 1.5% raise amid ongoing investigations by the Trump administration into the university's hiring practices and allegations of antisemitism and racial discrimination, with support from the university's board despite calls for protection from faculty.
The Virginia Education Board is considering removing George Mason University's first Black president, Gregory Washington, amid political attacks from Republicans and the Trump administration over his support for diversity initiatives, with broader implications for higher education governance and political influence in Virginia.
A study by researchers from George Mason University aimed to determine the ideal number of people needed for a thriving Mars colony and unexpectedly found that individuals with a "neurotic" personality type, characterized by aggression, high competitiveness, and difficulty coping with boredom and change, had a significantly higher death rate in simulations. The study suggests that minimizing or removing neurotic personalities from a Martian community could lead to a more stable settlement. These findings could help future missions select crew members who are better suited for the stressful environment of an off-earth colony.
A former Federal Trade Commission member and tenured professor at George Mason University's law school, Joshua D. Wright, has resigned amid accusations of sexual misconduct. Two former students have come forward with allegations of feeling pressured into sexual relationships with Wright while he was their professor. Wright denies any misconduct but acknowledges consensual relationships with the students. He has filed a defamation lawsuit against the women seeking $108 million in damages. The university has tightened its rules on romantic or sexual relationships between students and employees and is conducting an external review of its response to reports of sexual misconduct.
The NCAA Men’s Volleyball Committee has announced the seven teams competing for the 2023 National Collegiate Men’s Volleyball Championship, with the top two seeds already placed in the bracket. The remaining five teams will compete for the last two berths in the bracket via three opening round matches, with the championship to be held at George Mason University on May 4 and 6. The semifinals will be streamed live on NCAA.com, and the championship match will be televised live on ESPN2. Hawaii is the defending champion.
Kim English has been named the head men's basketball coach at Providence College, becoming the 16th head coach at the college. English spent the last two seasons as the head coach at George Mason University, where he matched or set Atlantic 10 program bests. He has also worked as an assistant coach at the University of Tulsa, Colorado, and Tennessee. English is known as one of the best recruiters in the country and is a rising star in college basketball.