Universities adapt as race-based admissions policy is struck down
The Supreme Court ruling against using race in admissions sparks debate across academia. Universities plan to pursue diversity through new strategies, while dissenting voices warn equality requires recognizing inequality. High profile campuses like Tufts Brown Dartmouth and USC weigh changing essays, outreach, and holistic review to maintain diverse classes.
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Ruling on affirmative action sparks debate on equality
The Supreme Court's 6-3 decision banning race based college admissions is praised by some as a move toward merit based selection, while others see it as a setback for equality. The piece contrasts viewpoints from President Biden and Justice Thomas and argues for school choice as a path to equal preparation for college. It frames affirmative action as linked to broader civil rights history and discusses implications for Black students and admissions.
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Faith, fear and policy shift hit Chinese immigrant pastor
In a Dallas Fort Worth area church a small Chinese American congregation gathers under Pastor Michael as his religious worker visa case hangs on a Biden administration policy change. The State Department moves EB-4 religious workers to the back of the line, suspending new approvals for four years, risking departures and raising questions of discrimination.
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