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HHS Office for Civil Rights Reaches Agreement to Address Discrimination Against Jewish Students at Lincoln Memorial University

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  • Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

  • September 15, 2026

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    Lincoln Memorial University has agreed to end discrimination against Jewish students following a joint inquiry by HHS and DOJ.

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    The investigation found LMU-DCOM rejected Jewish students' requests for religious accommodations while approving similar requests from non-Jewish students.

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    Under the settlement, LMU-DCOM will amend its absence policy to allow religiously motivated absences on par with non-religious reasons.

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    LMU will rescind penalties imposed on Jewish students improperly denied religious accommodations during the 2025-2026 academic year.

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    The investigation will conclude once LMU fulfills its settlement obligations, maintaining its eligibility for federal funding.

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HHS Office for Civil Rights Announces Settlement Ending Discrimination Against Jewish Students at Lincoln Memorial University

  • by Office for Civil Rights (OCR)

  • September 15, 2026

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