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Something Strange Indeed

Supreme Court Justice Anthony M. Kennedy’s decision in Fisher v. University of Texas significantly undermines the very goals the court hopes to achieve, argues George A. Nation III.

Supreme Court Upholds Consideration of Race

Surprise ruling comes in much-litigated dispute over policies at University of Texas at Austin. Higher ed leaders see formula they can embrace for continuing their current policies.
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No More Bites of the Fisher Apple

The Supreme Court ruling in Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin restores constitutional order to college admissions, writes Michael A. Olivas.
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A Commitment to Strong Policies

The Supreme Court's ruling in the Fisher case preserves existing precedent, but it also gives colleges and universities much more specific insight into what it looks like to align with the court's framework and expectations, writes Terri Taylor.
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Disappointing Decision With Some Silver Linings

The Supreme Court ruling on Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin, is disappointing, writes Roger Clegg, but it leaves plenty of room for future challenges to racial preference policies.
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A Controversial 25 Seconds

The reactionary responses to use of Spanish language at a recent commencement ceremony demonstrate the limits of institutional diversity rhetoric, argue Christina M. Ceisel and Vanessa Díaz.

A Push for Transgender Studies

University of Arizona has added faculty lines and a journal, and is planning a major conference and a master's program.

Racial Literacy as a Professor's Responsibility

AAUP sessions center on faculty members' role and responsibilities regarding classroom conversations about race.