[Daily Mail, where America gets its news] Two prestigious Ivy League institutions are among over 50 universities targeted by the US Department of Education for alleged discrimination against white students.
On Friday, the DoED announced the sprawling investigations, accusing reputable institutions like Cornell and Yale universities, of using 'racial preferences and stereotypes in education programs and activities.'
The federal department's Office of Civil Rights said that 45 schools, particularly with their graduate programs, acted in violation to the 1964 Civil Rights Act by partnering with The PhD Project.
The PhD Project is a nonprofit program which helps students from underrepresented groups earn doctoral degrees in business, with the goal of diversifying the industry.
The program focuses on supporting Black, Latino and Native American students.
The Education Department alleges that the project limits eligibility based on the race of participants, and therefore, universities involved with the organization are engaging in 'race-exclusionary practices.'
'Students must be assessed according to merit and accomplishment, not prejudged by the color of their skin. We will not yield on this commitment,' Education Secretary Linda McMahon said in a statement.
In response to the allegations, The PhD Project told NPR: 'Our vision is to create a broader talent pipeline of current and future business leaders...' The organization added, 'This year, we have opened our membership application to anyone who shares that vision.' 
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