The Trump administration is investigating Smith College for admitting trans women

NPR | By Nirvani Williams

Published May 5, 2026 at 3:51 PM CDT

Smith College is one of the largest women's colleges in the country. This week, the Trump administration announced it is investigating the school's practice of admitting trans women.

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