The schools under scrutiny include dozens of state schools, including the University of Washington, and two Ivy Leagues. A number of private schools are also being targeted.

The U.S. Education Department notified 45 universities, including UW-Madison, about investigations into alleged racial discrimination. The investigations focused on universities' partnerships with the PhD Project, a nonprofit aimed at diversifying the business workforce.

More than 50 universities are being investigated for alleged racial discrimination as part of President Donald Trump’s campaign to end diversity and equity programs that his officials say exclude whit