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Selective Admissions on Trial
The Supreme Court decision on affirmative action is yet another reminder that emulating Harvard is—and always has been—a fool’s errand, John R. Thelin and Richard W. Trollinger write.
First Out of the Gate
Wesleyan University was the first elite college to end legacy admissions after the affirmative action ban. President Michael Roth explains why he made the jump and whether others will follow.
UNC Board Changes Admissions, Hiring Policies on Race
Occidental College Ends Legacy Admissions
NACAC Acquires Character Collaborative
A National Summit on a Higher Ed ‘Low Point’
At a daylong conference on affirmative action, there was much commiserating but little guidance as higher ed leaders searched for a path forward.
‘Affirmative Action for the Rich’
The ban on affirmative action has put pressure on selective colleges to end legacy preferences in admissions. But the advantages of familial wealth go beyond alumni status.
End Admissions Preferences for Athletes
Admissions preferences for athletes favor wealthy, white families and corrupt youth sport, Rick Eckstein and Linda Flanagan write.