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Affirmative Action and the Myth of Merit
A more inclusive definition of merit provides an opportunity for higher ed to reinvent itself after the Supreme Court’s damaging decision, Demetria D. Frank, Darrell D. Jackson and Jamila Jefferson-Jones write.
Not a Win for Asian American Applicants
The Supreme Court decision on affirmative action won’t change deeper reasons Asian Americans are disadvantaged in elite college admissions, Leelila Strogov writes.
Racial Comment Inflames Berkshire Conference of Women Historians
A white woman reportedly said she wished she was Black because it would give her an easier career.
What the Supreme Court Rejection of Affirmative Action Means
Justices deem admissions programs at both Harvard and UNC Chapel Hill to be unconstitutional. But decision did say applicants can write about their experiences with racism, if colleges follow the rules.
‘In God We Trust’ in Every Louisiana Classroom
A new Louisiana law that requires “In God We Trust” signs displayed in classrooms raises larger questions about religion and higher ed.
‘Preaching’ in Biology Class?
St. Philip’s College, despite the name, is a public college. A professor who is also a pastor says the college fired him after it allegedly received complaints of “preaching” in class.
An Asian American Admissions Professional’s Perspective on Race-Conscious Admissions
Affirmative action helps all kinds of individuals, writes Matt Ogawa.
White Professor Resigns, Alleges Reverse Discrimination
A now-former Pennsylvania State University system professor says a series of trainings and the campus’s approach to grading discriminated based on race.