Great Britain on the list of universities that are now examined by Trump Administration

Lexington, Ky. (WKYT) – The University of Kentucky belongs to a list of the universities examined by the Trump administration.

As part of President Donald Trump's campaign, more than 50 universities are examined for alleged racial discrimination in order to end the diversity, justice and inclusion programs, of which his civil servants say that they exclude white and Asian American students.

The educational department announced the new investigations on Friday, one month after the adoption of a memo that had warned the schools and universities of America, that they could lose the federal benefit via “racial preferences” in approvals, grants or any aspect of student life.

Most of the new inquiries focus on the partnerships of the universities with the doctoral project, a non -profit organization that helps students from underrepresented groups to have a degree in business in order to diversify the business world.

Take a look at the full list of the universities examined

“I see a lot of diversity in the graduate programs, yes, but I don't see it as something different from a base of earnings,” said British student Zachary Lloyd. “I don't really think we're doing something wrong. I don't really see that. “

WKYT asked UK about the examination. They replied with the following explanation:

“We are aware of the publication this morning of the Ministry of Education for Civil Rights. We have not received any official notification of this review, so we cannot comment on. We will continue to monitor this problem in the future. “

In the release of the Ministry of Education on Friday, secretary Linda McMahon said that the department is working on “realigning the enforcement of civil rights to ensure that all students are protected from illegal discrimination.

“Dei only creates access for everyone. Otherwise we would be left out. The guidelines mainly benefit from white women. They would be left out, ”said the President of the Lexington Fayette chapter of the NAACP Whit Whitaker.

According to Whitaker, the removal of Dei would not only restrict access for students, but also remove the possibility of accounting for universities.

“Because even if they don't like an Asian person or a woman, these guidelines were there, so they not only close the door and then let us believe that 'Oh, I tried it,” said Whitaker.

In a statement before WKYT, the Member of the congregation Andy Barr showed his support for the investigation of the Trump government:

“President Trump absolutely has the right to examine universities that may use the programs to discriminate against the breed. Our university institutions should concentrate on merits, excellence and the same opportunities for everyone – not on ideological paint tests. I have full confidence that the University of Kentucky will continue to comply with these principles and ensure a fair and integrative environment for all students and faculties. “

The investigation is announced one day after Bill 4 of House 4, which would ban the DEI at public universities, the final passage in Frankfort.

“If education is supposed to be the big balance in the Commonwealth, the opportunity to get a university degree in our state must be equally available and affordable for everyone,” said the co-sponsor of House Bill 4, representative Jennifer Decker, last week in Frankfort.

Representative Decker said that the ban on dei would have taxpayers saving money for saving what it describes as a failed program.

“For me, it is very astonishing that supporters of diversity still stand up for a system, a DEI system on our campus that has failed,” said Decker representative.

House Bill 4 was sent to the desk by governor Beshear. It is now up to him whether he would like to sign it or put a veto.

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