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FSU Under Fire Over Scholarships | Wilmington News
Florida State University is under federal investigation after a civil rights complaint alleges 32 scholarships discriminate by race or sex, potentially violating Title VI and Title IX. The probe, triggered by the Equal Protection Project in July last year, targets FSU’s use of donor-funded awards — which the university claims are merit-based and open to all applicants — while critics argue donor preferences may create unfair barriers. Despite Florida’s anti-DEI political climate, the Department of Education insists it’s acting as neutral investigators, not accusing FSU of wrongdoing. Legal…
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