IED degrees at risk after MIUR rejects credits for 211 graduates

A total of 211 graduates from the Istituto Europeo di Design (IED) face the potential invalidation of their degrees following a determination by Italy's Ministry of University (MIUR) that their academic credits are "incongruent." This situation stemmed from an inquiry initiated by IED's president, Luca di Giacomo, with backing from the newly appointed president of Triennale di Milano, Stefano Boeri. Established in 1966 by Francesco Morelli, IED provides a range of design programs. The complications began in 2012 when MIUR acknowledged IED's branches in Turin and Cagliari for first-level degrees. In 2014, MIUR halted 132 degree certificates for Turin, denying recognition of previous careers. An investigation uncovered 186 students enrolled in unrecognized branches, resulting in complaints, suspensions, and the possibility of IED being placed under administration.