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Black and Latino Enrollment at M.I.T. Drops Significantly

The percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students at MIT fell to 16%, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges

The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has led to drops in incoming Black student enrollment at some colleges.

U.N.C. Reports Declines in Black and Hispanic Enrollment

UNC experiences sharp declines in Black and Hispanic student enrollments following Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.

An early look at racial diversity post-affirmative action

The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action has led to declines in racial diversity at many selective colleges.
MIT saw a notable drop in Black and Hispanic student enrollment, with a rise in Asian American students.

Opinion | Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?

The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action has created diverse impacts on university admissions, with unclear compliance outcomes among institutions.

MIT releases post-affirmative action enrollment data

MIT's freshman class shows a significant decline in racial diversity due to the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action.

Black and Latino Enrollment at M.I.T. Drops Significantly

The percentage of Black, Hispanic, Native American, and Pacific Islander students at MIT fell to 16%, reflecting the impact of the Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling.

Freshman classes provide glimpse of affirmative action ruling's impact on colleges

The Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action has led to drops in incoming Black student enrollment at some colleges.

U.N.C. Reports Declines in Black and Hispanic Enrollment

UNC experiences sharp declines in Black and Hispanic student enrollments following Supreme Court's ruling against affirmative action.

An early look at racial diversity post-affirmative action

The Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action has led to declines in racial diversity at many selective colleges.
MIT saw a notable drop in Black and Hispanic student enrollment, with a rise in Asian American students.

Opinion | Post-Affirmative Action, Is Sustained Campus Diversity Suspicious?

The Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action has created diverse impacts on university admissions, with unclear compliance outcomes among institutions.

MIT releases post-affirmative action enrollment data

MIT's freshman class shows a significant decline in racial diversity due to the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action.
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Harvard's Black enrollment drops after Supreme Court ruling

The recent Supreme Court ruling has significantly impacted the racial diversity of incoming college students, notably decreasing Black student admissions.
While Black student enrollment at Harvard declined, there was a slight increase in Latino student representation, illustrating complex shifts in diversity dynamics.

MIT reports less diverse incoming class due to the end of affirmative action

MIT's incoming Class of 2028 is less diverse, with only 16% identifying as underrepresented minorities, impacted by the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

Yale, Princeton and Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian Students

Students for Fair Admissions is monitoring compliance with new rules post-affirmative action ruling.

How the end of affirmative action affects Native students

The end of affirmative action has led to significant drops in Native American student enrollment at selective universities.

Affirmative Action News Is Coming

The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has significantly altered college admissions, requiring major process adjustments without race considerations.

Interest in HBCUs surges after affirmative action ban

Historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing a surge in applications and enrollments following the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ban.

Harvard's Black enrollment drops after Supreme Court ruling

The recent Supreme Court ruling has significantly impacted the racial diversity of incoming college students, notably decreasing Black student admissions.
While Black student enrollment at Harvard declined, there was a slight increase in Latino student representation, illustrating complex shifts in diversity dynamics.

MIT reports less diverse incoming class due to the end of affirmative action

MIT's incoming Class of 2028 is less diverse, with only 16% identifying as underrepresented minorities, impacted by the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.

Yale, Princeton and Duke Are Questioned Over Decline in Asian Students

Students for Fair Admissions is monitoring compliance with new rules post-affirmative action ruling.

How the end of affirmative action affects Native students

The end of affirmative action has led to significant drops in Native American student enrollment at selective universities.

Affirmative Action News Is Coming

The Supreme Court's affirmative action ruling has significantly altered college admissions, requiring major process adjustments without race considerations.

Interest in HBCUs surges after affirmative action ban

Historically Black colleges and universities are experiencing a surge in applications and enrollments following the Supreme Court's 2023 affirmative action ban.
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How Stephen Miller and the anti-DEI movement are going after small businesses

The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action is reducing diversity in colleges and sparking legal actions against corporate diversity initiatives.

How 2 CEOs were united by legal battles to fund small businesses

The Fearless Fund's lawsuit highlights ongoing challenges faced by organizations supporting Black women entrepreneurs amid claims of discrimination.

Justice Alito's Furious Dissent in a New Admissions Case Is a Good Sign for Student Body Diversity

Elite colleges have two paths to continue promoting racial diversity: race-neutral alternatives and limited consideration of personal essays on race.
Conservative justices have suggested that strategies like preferences for economically disadvantaged students and percentage plans are better at achieving racial diversity in the long run.

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

The ban on affirmative action in college admissions has given momentum to far-right conservative activists targeting diversity programs in public and private organizations.

How Stephen Miller and the anti-DEI movement are going after small businesses

The Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action is reducing diversity in colleges and sparking legal actions against corporate diversity initiatives.

How 2 CEOs were united by legal battles to fund small businesses

The Fearless Fund's lawsuit highlights ongoing challenges faced by organizations supporting Black women entrepreneurs amid claims of discrimination.

Justice Alito's Furious Dissent in a New Admissions Case Is a Good Sign for Student Body Diversity

Elite colleges have two paths to continue promoting racial diversity: race-neutral alternatives and limited consideration of personal essays on race.
Conservative justices have suggested that strategies like preferences for economically disadvantaged students and percentage plans are better at achieving racial diversity in the long run.

Seven organizations the far right is targeting for diversity efforts post-affirmative action

The ban on affirmative action in college admissions has given momentum to far-right conservative activists targeting diversity programs in public and private organizations.
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Hello Alice notches a legal victory over anti-DEI lawsuit

Hello Alice wins lawsuit over DEI-focused grant program for Black-owned businesses, allowing continued support without fear of legal challenges.

Conservative Activist's Lawsuit Threatens Grant Program for Black Women

Conservative activist Edward Blum, who led the legal battle against race-based college admissions, is now challenging a grant program intended to support Black businesswomen's ventures.
This lawsuit is part of a wider conservative legal assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, following the Supreme Court's decision on race-based admissions last summer.

Hello Alice notches a legal victory over anti-DEI lawsuit

Hello Alice wins lawsuit over DEI-focused grant program for Black-owned businesses, allowing continued support without fear of legal challenges.

Conservative Activist's Lawsuit Threatens Grant Program for Black Women

Conservative activist Edward Blum, who led the legal battle against race-based college admissions, is now challenging a grant program intended to support Black businesswomen's ventures.
This lawsuit is part of a wider conservative legal assault on diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) efforts, following the Supreme Court's decision on race-based admissions last summer.
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Spike in Asian Americans at MIT proves it was discriminating against them

The increase in Asian-American admissions at MIT post-affirmative action indicates a significant shift in college admissions dynamics.

California bans universities from admitting students based on legacy'

California bans legacy admissions in universities, aiming for fairer and equitable college admissions regardless of family connections.

Two more Boston colleges report declines in Black student enrollment in wake of SCOTUS decision

Boston University and Northeastern University report significant drops in Black student enrollment due to the end of affirmative action in college admissions.

Colleges brace for lawsuits enforcing affirmative action ban

Selective colleges face legal scrutiny regarding admissions demographics after the 2023 affirmative action ban led to shifts in enrollment numbers.

California assembly unanimously passes legacy ban bill

California's state assembly passed a bill to ban legacy preferences in college admissions, following similar laws in Maryland, Colorado, and Virginia.

Poll: Asian Americans oppose considering race in admissions

Asian Americans approve of standardized test scores but oppose considering race in college admissions.

Spike in Asian Americans at MIT proves it was discriminating against them

The increase in Asian-American admissions at MIT post-affirmative action indicates a significant shift in college admissions dynamics.

California bans universities from admitting students based on legacy'

California bans legacy admissions in universities, aiming for fairer and equitable college admissions regardless of family connections.

Two more Boston colleges report declines in Black student enrollment in wake of SCOTUS decision

Boston University and Northeastern University report significant drops in Black student enrollment due to the end of affirmative action in college admissions.

Colleges brace for lawsuits enforcing affirmative action ban

Selective colleges face legal scrutiny regarding admissions demographics after the 2023 affirmative action ban led to shifts in enrollment numbers.

California assembly unanimously passes legacy ban bill

California's state assembly passed a bill to ban legacy preferences in college admissions, following similar laws in Maryland, Colorado, and Virginia.

Poll: Asian Americans oppose considering race in admissions

Asian Americans approve of standardized test scores but oppose considering race in college admissions.
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A venture capital grant program for Black women officially ends after court ruling

The Fearless Fund has permanently closed its grant program for Black women business owners following a legal settlement over alleged racial discrimination.

Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women

The Fearless Fund will end its grant program for Black women due to a settlement related to initiatives for diversity and inclusion.

A venture capital grant program for Black women officially ends after court ruling

The Fearless Fund has permanently closed its grant program for Black women business owners following a legal settlement over alleged racial discrimination.

Fearless Fund settles with DEI foes, ends grant program for Black women

The Fearless Fund will end its grant program for Black women due to a settlement related to initiatives for diversity and inclusion.
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Harvard's Black Student Enrollment Dips After Affirmative Action Ends

The impact of ending affirmative action on Harvard's diversity is nuanced, with some groups seeing changes while others remained stable.

SFFA v. Harvard Not Enough To Deter Diverse Law School Applicants

Despite the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action in SFFA v. Harvard, more students of color are applying to law school, according to LSAC data.
The increase in applications challenges the belief that the ruling would deter diverse applicants.

Entitled Law School Hopeful With 150 LSAT Blames Imaginary Black Person For His Rejection Letters. Deletes Twitter Account In Shame.

Affirmative action debate often centers on moral desert and entitlement.
Discourse on affirmative action reflects changing views on diversity and meritocracy.

Law Schools Worried About What Admissions Will Look Like Now That The Supreme Court Killed Affirmative Action

87% of law school admissions officers are concerned about the impact on diversity at law schools
Law schools are trying to mitigate the challenges by broadening personal statement criteria

The Best Law Schools For Diversity (2023)

Law schools increasing diversity among students and faculty post-affirmative action ban. National Jurist's preLaw magazine releases Best Law Schools for Diversity ranking based on specific criteria.

Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized tests

Standardized tests help diversify applicant pool and provide valuable information about potential success in college.

Harvard's Black Student Enrollment Dips After Affirmative Action Ends

The impact of ending affirmative action on Harvard's diversity is nuanced, with some groups seeing changes while others remained stable.

SFFA v. Harvard Not Enough To Deter Diverse Law School Applicants

Despite the Supreme Court's decision on affirmative action in SFFA v. Harvard, more students of color are applying to law school, according to LSAC data.
The increase in applications challenges the belief that the ruling would deter diverse applicants.

Entitled Law School Hopeful With 150 LSAT Blames Imaginary Black Person For His Rejection Letters. Deletes Twitter Account In Shame.

Affirmative action debate often centers on moral desert and entitlement.
Discourse on affirmative action reflects changing views on diversity and meritocracy.

Law Schools Worried About What Admissions Will Look Like Now That The Supreme Court Killed Affirmative Action

87% of law school admissions officers are concerned about the impact on diversity at law schools
Law schools are trying to mitigate the challenges by broadening personal statement criteria

The Best Law Schools For Diversity (2023)

Law schools increasing diversity among students and faculty post-affirmative action ban. National Jurist's preLaw magazine releases Best Law Schools for Diversity ranking based on specific criteria.

Readers agree: Harvard is right to bring back standardized tests

Standardized tests help diversify applicant pool and provide valuable information about potential success in college.
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Australian politics needs fewer vaguely incompetent men', Amanda Vanstone says, not gender quotas

Amanda Vanstone believes focusing on men rather than implementing women's quotas would better increase women's participation in politics.
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Lowe's followed Tractor Supply, Harley Davidson and John Deere in backing off DEI initiatives

Lowe's is scaling back diversity initiatives in response to legal and social pressures.

Exclusive: Trump Says Anti-White Feeling' Is a Problem in the U.S.

Donald Trump aims to tackle what he perceives as a 'definite anti-white feeling' in America if re-elected for a second term.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King's legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words from his I Have a Dream speech still resonate today.
Warring interpretations of King's quotes fuel a culture war over affirmative action and diversity.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King's legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech still resonates today
There is a culture war over the interpretation of King's quotes

Lowe's followed Tractor Supply, Harley Davidson and John Deere in backing off DEI initiatives

Lowe's is scaling back diversity initiatives in response to legal and social pressures.

Exclusive: Trump Says Anti-White Feeling' Is a Problem in the U.S.

Donald Trump aims to tackle what he perceives as a 'definite anti-white feeling' in America if re-elected for a second term.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King's legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s words from his I Have a Dream speech still resonate today.
Warring interpretations of King's quotes fuel a culture war over affirmative action and diversity.

How clashing interpretations of Martin Luther King's legacy fuels the fight over DEI and affirmative action

Martin Luther King Jr.'s 'I Have a Dream' speech still resonates today
There is a culture war over the interpretation of King's quotes
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"Michelle Said F- The High Road": 22 Hilarious Reactions To Michelle Obama's DNC Speech

Obama highlighted Harris's work ethic in the context of racial barriers, contrasting it with Trump's fear of diversity.
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Ohio reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

State universities in Ohio are reviewing and potentially eliminating race-based scholarships due to legal concerns after a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

Reparations are the new affirmative action - and even more racist and divisive

68% of Americans agree with the Supreme Court's ruling to abolish affirmative action
Favorability towards the ruling has increased since the summer decision

Ohio reviewing race-based scholarships after Supreme Court affirmative action ruling

State universities in Ohio are reviewing and potentially eliminating race-based scholarships due to legal concerns after a Supreme Court ruling on affirmative action.

Reparations are the new affirmative action - and even more racist and divisive

68% of Americans agree with the Supreme Court's ruling to abolish affirmative action
Favorability towards the ruling has increased since the summer decision
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Law School Scholarships Are Measured For The First Time - The Results Are Very White

White law students disproportionately receive full-ride scholarships compared to their representation in law schools, impacting diversity.

Op-Ed | We must end legacy admissions and make college fairer for students | amNewYork

The debate over legacy admissions in colleges has reignited, with calls for fairness in higher education and the elimination of these policies.

Affirmative Action Bans Have A Tremendous Impact On Law School Diversity

Diversity at top law schools decreased significantly post-affirmative action bans.
Overall diversity at law schools reduced by 10-17%, with a more significant impact at top law schools.

What Groups Need Affirmative Action?

Immigrant families in the US exhibit similar upward mobility patterns over generations, regardless of origin.
Despite a decline in overall upward mobility in the US economy, immigrants and their descendants have shown continuous progress.

Killing Affirmative Action Hits Another Business Sector

Affirmative action facing challenges in business settings
Legalization of marijuana reinforcing racial inequalities in business

Federal judge orders minority business agency opened to all races

Federal judge in Texas rules MBDA must open doors to every race
Court ruling declares MBDA's presumption of disadvantage based on race unconstitutional

California lawmakers say reparations bills, which exclude widespread payments, are a starting point

Reparations legislation introduced by Black lawmakers in California doesn't include direct cash payments.
Proposals aim to atone for discrimination through various measures like creating a reparations agency and affirmative action exceptions.

Supreme Court Tells Blum Group To Fight West Point On Their Own

Students For Fair Admissions is challenging the use of affirmative action at West Point.
The Supreme Court chose not to act on the case, stating that the record before them is underdeveloped.

A new lawsuit argues NY can't use race in program to diversify college STEM enrollment

The Pacific Legal Foundation is supporting a lawsuit challenging New York's Science and Technology Entry Program on the grounds that it excludes some white and Asian American students.
The lawsuit argues that the program violates the Constitution's equal protection clause by automatically making Black, Hispanic, and Native American students eligible, regardless of their family income.

Reavis Page Jump's Managing Partner Shares Her Thoughts On How Law Firms Can Change Their Cultures For The Better

Law firms face challenges in diversifying their talent pools due to legal threats against affirmative action.
Transparency and social media play a role in shaping law firm culture and attracting diverse talent.

What Would Sandra Day O'Connor Have Thought About Affirmative Action for Men?

College admissions offices have historically imposed higher standards on female applicants.
Affirmative action for gender in admissions raises questions about the need for it in the future.

Justice O'Connor's Judicial Legacy Was Undermined by Court's Rightward Shift

Justice Sandra Day O'Connor was a moderate Republican who voted to uphold abortion rights, affirmative action, and campaign finance regulations.
Since her retirement, the Supreme Court has dismantled much of her legacy, particularly in the area of abortion rights and affirmative action.

Op-ed: End of affirmative action could worsen health disparities

The Supreme Court decision to ban affirmative action in college admissions could reduce workplace diversity and widen health disparities.
Data from nine states that banned affirmative action in higher education admissions showed a decline in enrollment among Black and Latino students.
Without affirmative action, fewer students from underrepresented groups will be able to overcome barriers and achieve the American Dream.
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