The Trump administration reached a settlement with the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill that will close 18 active federal investigations and a separate Justice Department compliance review involving alleged antisemitism and race discrimination at the university.The voluntary settlement agreement does not require a monetary payment, and the university does not admit to any wrongdoing or liability.The deal, which will remain effective until the end of 2028, allows UNC to maintain its eligibility for federal funding.Under the agreement, UNC will appoint an internal "Merit & Civil Rights Administrator" and establish a "Title VI Coordinator" position in its compliance office to address complaints about antisemitism and race-based discrimination.The university said Elizabeth Hall, associate vice chancellor for university compliance, was appointed to serve in both roles in addition to her existing duties.
She will be the point of contact for the Justice Department and oversee UNC's reporting obligations.DOJ SUES UCLA OVER ALLEGED ‘JUDENREIN’ CONDITIONS DURING ANTI-ISRAEL ENCAMPMENTThe Trump administration reached a settlement with UNC that will close 18 active Education Department investigations and a separate Justice Department compliance review.(Eros Hoagland/Getty Images)"This announcement reinforces our commitment to the fair and equal treatment of everyone at Carolina," UNC Chancellor Lee H.
Roberts said in a statement."For at least a decade, through different presidential administrations, U.S.
universities have faced heightened public scrutiny across a range of issues.We’re proud to resolve those issues at Carolina in a way that protects our mission and affirms the civil rights of everyone in our community."The agreement also requires UNC to provide mandatory antisemitism training to students, faculty and staff.UNC will also prohibit face masks used to conceal an individual's identity, subject to certain exceptions, as part of the deal, which...