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How Racial Preferences in Admissions Will End
In the Fisher v. University of Texas case before the U.S. Supreme Court, the university will lose, argues Roger Clegg.
The Justices' Questions on Affirmative Action
At Supreme Court hearing on case that could alter college admissions, no big surprises but lots of contentious exchanges -- and anger over Scalia's comments.
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Paying to Ignore Racism
Administrators at colleges and universities should stop spending enormous sums to remain in denial about their institutions' problems, writes Shaun R. Harper.
The Alumni Question
As colleges grapple with issues of race and diversity, they face questions from alumni and donors -- not all of whom are pleased with new campus efforts.
Holiday Guidance Removed
U of Tennessee responds to intense criticism of its advice -- and of its diversity efforts.
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High and Long-Term Stakes
What may be hanging in the balance of the U.S. Supreme Court's ruling on Fisher is the ability of colleges to ensure a racially diverse student body and, just as critically, to build a diverse faculty, argue Peter McDonough and Lorelle L. Espinosa.
Opinion
War on Christmas: The Prequel
Early campaigns to abolish the holiday form a largely forgotten chapter in American history, writes Scott McLemee.
Race on Campus: The Latest
U of Maryland will rename stadium that honored longtime (and strongly racist) president; black professor at MassArt describes being detained by police officers; object on Illinois quad creates concerns for black students; new demands for change at Harvard Law.