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No Kids Allowed
Just as U.S. Education Department tells colleges to better support pregnant and parenting students, a sophomore says she was turned away from an exam for bringing her baby. Whether the new U.S. guidance applies is unclear.
Looking for Bias
University of Colorado board votes to survey state of political diversity, with focus on Boulder campus. Will the responses help anyone?
Opinion
The Legal Future of Affirmative Action
Rod Smolla sees signs of new limits ahead -- both in this week's decision and in the justices' statements during oral arguments.
Researchers vs. Clarence Thomas
The day after the Supreme Court justice cited "mismatch" theory to criticize affirmative action, a study is released offering new evidence questioning that analysis.
The Day After, In Texas
UT-Austin's president and admissions director discuss the Supreme Court's decision in Fisher v. the University of Texas and its impact on the university.
Did the Court Punt? Or Not?
Some say Supreme Court put off the real fight on affirmative action. But others believe the justices -- without saying so explicitly -- made it much harder for colleges to defend consideration of race in admissions.
Quiet in Texas
Supreme Court's decision produces a mixed but muted reaction among students at the University of Texas at Austin, with many expecting a more definitive ruling.
Opinion
Not Quite an End to Affirmative Action
Michael A. Olivas analyzes a ruling in a case he says had no business being before the Supreme Court.