The Massachusetts Institute of Technology closed its office in Dei last week, after a 18 -month evaluation of the management of the administration.
The school confirmed that it closed the community of its institute and the stock office, known as ICEO, who described its mission via the Internet as “paying the values of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and its interdependence.” The Massachusetts Institute of Technology will also spend the role of Vice President of shares and integration, who led the department, according to a university spokesman.
A spokesman for the Massachusetts Institute of Technology said in a statement to CBS News.
While President Trump I took the target of Dei Diversity, fairness and inclusion – in the government, business and academic circles, began reviewing the Massachusetts Institute of Technology before returning to his position. In January 2024, Kornbluth asked employees to advise her, “We succeed in supporting our society and where we shorten.”
Corpannces said in a Notice to the community of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. “Our success depends on attracting exceptionally talented people from every background, from all over the country and around the world, and ensuring that everyone at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology feel welcome and support, so that they can do their best and prosperity.”
The closure comes amid a battle between the Trump administration and the nearby Harvard UniversityThat is intensifying this week as the White House took new steps to check and Restricting international students Those who want to study in the United States
The Trump administration freezed more than $ 3 billion from research and contracts to Harvard University.
Harvard University of Harvard was accused of discriminatory employment practices and not doing enough to address anti -Semitism on the campus. He also settled similar charges at Columbia University and Frozen hundreds of millions of dollars In federal research and other financing for school. Harvard has litigate Against the Trump administration, the challenge of freezing financing.
President Trump also He called for public schools K-12 to Eliminate initiatives Through local school systems. In April, 19 states filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, claiming that it was illegal to withhold federal financing from public schools for non -compliance with his mandate.
CBS News’ JARE Hill and Associated Press contributed to the reports.