Group claims University of Nebraska Omaha’s DACA scholarships are unfair.
Exclusive – Civil rights groups have recently lodged a complaint, claiming that the University of Nebraska Omaha is providing scholarships that discriminate against U.S. citizens. According to Professor William Jacobson from Cornell and founder of the Equal Protection Project, offering scholarships exclusively to DACA or DACA-eligible students discriminates based on national origin. He pointed out […]
Exclusive — University of South Carolina Racially Discriminates Through Minority Scholarships, Lawsuit Alleges
The federal civil rights complaint against the University of South Carolina alleges discrimination based on race on the university’s official scholarships. The Equality Protection Project (EPP) filed a complaint with the U.S. Department of Education’s Civil Rights Office Thursday morning, claiming that the scholarships were reserved for minorities or were given priority based on race. […]
Homicide Scholarships moniker causes uproar in NM, as crime bill fails
A New Mexico lawmaker whose son was murdered by a juvenile, expressed his anger this week after he committed crimes in favor of what the criminal justice bill calls the “Murder Scholarship” program. State Senator Nicole Chavez of Albuquerque said Thursday that she was “sick” by the development. “New Mexico Democrats voted for hand criminals […]
Ford investing $4 million in scholarships for auto technicians
Ford is partnering with veteran groups such as the Bluestar Family and Guitar 4 Veterinarians to help veterans and their families drive the Broncos on off-road courses. Ford is further supporting training automotive technicians with new investments in the Automotive Technology Scholarship Program. The company's philanthropy division and Ford dealers have invested $4 million in […]
McDonald’s to let white students to apply for Latino scholarships
McDonald expands scholarships for Hispanic and Latino students to white applicants after the burger giant is filed with DEI lawsuits from groups opposed to positive behavior. Founded 40 years ago, McDonald's Herser National Scholarship Awards Hispanic and Latinx High School seniors support the university's efforts with at least one Latinx parent's money. This year, McDonald's […]
McDonald’s sued over Latino scholarships despite rolling back DEI
Groups opposed to affirmative action say McDonald's recently rolled back some diversity efforts to maintain a program that gives scholarships to Latino and Hispanic students, but it doesn't go far enough. and filed a lawsuit. The American Equal Rights Alliance was founded by Edward Blum, an opponent of affirmative action. lawsuit A lawsuit filed Sunday […]
Trans Athlete Slams NCAA for Lack of Full Scholarships to Compete Against Women
A transgender NCAA track and field athlete is slamming college sports organizations for not offering more scholarships to men who identify as female to play women's sports in college. Rochester Institute of Technology's Sadie Schreiner recently criticized the lack of sports opportunities for transgender athletes, according to reports. fox news. “Transferring schools usually comes with […]
Young Americans for Freedom Sues Biden-Harris Administration over Race-Based Scholarships
Young Americans for Freedom (YAF) has filed a federal lawsuit against the Biden-Harris Administration's Department of Education and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona, alleging that scholarship and career advancement programs discriminate against Americans on the basis of race. “The Biden-Harris Administration is running a $60 million national scholarship and career advancement program called the McNair […]
Young Americans for Freedom taking Biden-Harris admin to court over race-based scholarships
The student group Young Americans for Freedom is suing the Biden-Harris administration, alleging that scholarship and career advancement programs discriminate against Americans based on race. According to a federal lawsuit filed this week by the Milwaukee-based Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty on behalf of the two students and the University of North Dakota chapter […]
University Donors Feel ‘Betrayed’ Scholarships Can No Longer Be Based On Race
University of Missouri donors voiced feelings of dismay that they can no longer keep white students from applying for minority-related scholarships, according to an article Inside Higher Ed published on Thursday. The Supreme Court of the United States struck down affirmative action for college admissions, and Missouri Attorney General Andrew Bailey sent a letter following […]