Filter & Sort
A Statement for Diversity
In wake of Supreme Court ruling, 37 college groups issue declaration on educational value of having a diverse student body.
The 20% Experiment
Georgia State will test idea that assuring a set percentage of slots on the syllabus for female philosophers will attract more female students to the discipline.
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.