The University of Virginia reached an agreement with the U.S. Justice Department to address alleged discrimination in admissions and hiring, pausing federal investigations and unlocking access to blocked funding. The deal followed intense pressure from the administration and came after President Jim Ryan’s resignation; university leaders negotiated terms that the Justice Department says resolve its civil-rights concerns. Details of required changes to U.Va.’s diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) practices remain scant, leaving campus leaders and faculty uncertain about implementation timelines. Senior officials in Washington and Virginia weighed in publicly—Sen. Mark Warner warned of broad consequences last spring if U.Va. did not comply—and the settlement follows similar agreements with other flagship institutions. Legal and higher-education observers say the lack of specificity in the public documents could force campus administrations and governing boards to supply implementing policies that satisfy both federal conditions and faculty governance norms. For readers: DEI refers to programs and policies focused on diversity, equity and inclusion.