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Another Affirmative Action Case
Supreme Court agrees to decide whether Michigan voters had the right to bar public colleges and universities from considering race and ethnicity in admissions.
College Presidents in Denial
Campus leaders are unduly optimistic about likely fate of race-conscious admissions, Richard Kahlenberg writes. He predicts Supreme Court decision will bolster role of socioeconomic class.
'Learning the Possible'
Author discusses new book on the challenges facing Mexican-American students.
Amending the Record
Emory president's controversial column, a surprise for a man many say has handled issues of race well in his 10-year tenure, is continuing to drive discussion of race and leadership on campus.
Tackling Gender Disparity
With only 9 women among 44 editors, the Harvard Law Review expands its affirmative action policy to include gender.
Compromised Position
Emory president praises Constitution's three-fifths compromise as model for dealing with disagreements today. Facing outrage, he apologizes for "clumsiness and insensitivity."
Discretionary Discipline
Two Texas sports officials -- a black female track coach and a white male football coach -- had affairs with students, but only one was fired. Critics say double standards are at work.
With Regrets
Senior Africana studies professors at Penn pledge to skip president's dinner, saying diversity push at Penn is more talk than action.