The Michigan Jewish Institute, a Metro Detroit college, is coming under federal scrutiny.
Niraj Warikoo of the Detroit Free Press reports that federal agents on Tuesday raided the Southfield offices. The paper reports that the school has come under questioning because of its finances and use of grants.
The institute is tied to the local chapter of the Chabad-Lubavitch, an Orthodox Jewish group with a growing campus in West Bloomfield, the Free Press reports.
The Forward, a national Jewish newspaper based in New York, said about 15 agents were involved in the raid, the Freep reports. Agents gathered employees into a room to get personal information and bring in boxes.
The Michigan Jewish Institute describes itself on its website this way:
MJI Institute provides baccalaureate degree programs centered on career development. MJI graduates make a difference. They enter the work force focused, ready to meet the challenges of a rapidly changing world. Whether you’re interested in a career in Technology, Business or Judaic Studies, MJI has the concentrated curriculum, state-of-the-art facilities, and experienced faculty you need to succeed. We also offer flexible classroom scheduling and online courses so you can pursue your degree without putting the rest of your life on hold.
