DOJ probes William & Mary over alleged race-based scholarship policies

By: Nathaniel Cline

Outlets: Virginia Mercury

Published: August 18, 2026

Words: 445

Last Updated: 5 hours, 18 minutes ago

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The U.S. Department of Justice is investigating historic Williamsburg university William & Mary over scholarships and benefits programs that the department said may discriminate against students.

According to the DOJ, the agency opened a compliance review to determine whether the school’s scholarships and student benefits include racial criteria that violate Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, and national origin.

“Awarding scholarships or offering coveted …

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