George Mason University found in violation of Title VI by US Department of Education. (Getty Images) Federal investigation uncovers policy violations University leadership and diversity initiatives Board of visitors reviews federal findings Broader context and institutional impact Efforts to diversify the workforce at George Mason University, once heralded as a progressive step toward inclusion, have drawn federal scrutiny for allegedly breaching civil rights law. The US Department of Education concluded that the university’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives involved race-conscious hiring and promotion practices that violated Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The ruling highlights the...