Texas admissions policy faces Supreme Court review over race factors
A federal appeals court upheld Texas admissions arguing compliance with a 2003 Supreme Court ruling on race in university admissions. The case centers on the University of Texas at Austin and applicants Fisher and a co plaintiff denied entry. the policy uses Top Ten Percent plus race as a factor beyond automatic top scorer slots. The Project on Fair Representation funds Fisher’s defense, while Justice Kagan’s absence and Justice Ali’s stance influence the court’s direction.
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Lottery security expert weighs in on hacks and fraud
In the early days scammers exploited hocus tickets, digging losing tickets from trash to assemble fake wins. Iowa officials discuss tracking purchases via video and the need to verify legitimate ticket purchases amid concerns about terminal vulnerabilities and retailer fraud.
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Lottery records show clash over prize winner name
Open records reveal correspondence between Iowa Lottery officials and the Des Moines law firm Davis Brown about a failed jackpot claim. The firm argues the prize should be paid without disclosing the winner name, while Iowa law treats winner names as public information.
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Iowa universities say race not used in admissions
University of Iowa admissions director Mike Barron says admissions are based on academic achievement with diversity valued in strategy rather than as a direct factor. Regents Admission Index uses ACT or SAT scores, class rank, GPA, and core courses to determine automatic admission across ISU UNI and UI. Minority enrollment rose to 11.9 percent at UI in fall 2011, with 14.2 percent of incoming UI freshmen.
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