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The University of Virginia (UVA) has reached an agreement with the Trump administration to resolve ongoing civil rights investigations. These investigations threatened the university's federal funding and led to the resignation of its former president.
The deal requires UVA to revise its policies and procedures related to sexual harassment, sexual assault, and discrimination. The university has also agreed to conduct climate surveys and provide regular reports to the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights.
The settlement comes as the Trump administration has taken a more aggressive approach to investigating potential civil rights violations at colleges and universities across the country. This agreement allows UVA to avoid potential penalties and maintain its federal funding, while committing to enhance its policies and practices in these critical areas.
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