The Education Department says George Mason violated Title VI by using race-based hiring practices. The complaint accuses President Gregory Washington of prioritizing diversity over qualifications. GMU has 10 days to accept a resolution agreement that includes apology and policy overhaul.

The U.S. Department of Education said Fairfax-based George Mason University violated federal civil rights law by using race in hiring and promotion practices. The department's Office for Civil Rights cited Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,