The University of Utah’s business school is among 45 institutions now under federal investigation, accused of factoring race into graduate admission decisions. It's part of a Trump administration push against DEI initiatives.

The U.S. Department of Education on Friday said its office for civil rights is investigating 45 universities, citing complaints that the schools engaged with a program that set eligibility based on race.

The Department of Education said Friday it is investigating 45 colleges, including the University of Utah, over allegations that it participated in "race-exclusionary practices" in its graduate programs.