The independent office says a 40% staff reduction in early 2025 affected the Education Department’s legal duties. The agency says it remains compliant.
The public university praised Gregory Washington, who came under fire last year from the federal government over his support for diversity initiatives.
The flagship plans to adjust contracts and restrict hiring as it grapples with rising costs, declines in federal research funding and other challenges.
The state higher ed board’s policy protects broadly teaching about racism and civil rights history under a new state law restricting college instruction.
The Massachusetts institution is going forward with a new name and three-year programs that its president said will transfer for credit to partner institutions.
