The Department of Education has found that George Mason University's president, Gregory Washington, led a campaign to implement unlawful policies that discriminated on the basis of race in hiring and promotion practices. The investigation determined that these initiatives violated civil rights law, specifically Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, by prioritizing race and other immutable characteristics in university decisions. As part of a proposed resolution, President Washington is required to issue a public apology and affirm the university's commitment to non-discriminatory practices, while the school must provide annual training for staff involved in recruitment and promotion. The university's Board of Visitors is currently reviewing the department's proposal and has indicated ongoing cooperation with federal authorities. The findings stem from complaints by faculty and are part of a broader federal effort to address civil rights violations and anti-Semitism at major universities.