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Supreme Court Strikes Down Affirmative Action at U.S. Colleges

Spark Admissions

On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States ruled against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina in twin cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, ruling that the decades-long policy of race-conscious admissions in American higher education was unconstitutional.

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How Will the Harvard Lawsuit Affect Affirmative Action in College Admissions?

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Although the term comes up most often these days in the context of college admissions in the United States, affirmative action has been around since the 1960s and has affected a wide range of laws and policies. Indeed, in its origins, it was most closely linked to employment, rather than education.

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College Admissions Glossary of Terms

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Historically Black College or University (HBCU): In Title III of the Higher Education Act of 1965, Congress officially defined HBCUs as institutions of higher learning that were accredited and established before 1964, and whose principal mission is the education of Black Americans.

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Phil Hill Talks About the Impact of New IPEDS Data on Institutions and EdTech

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These data bring us a lot closer to what is really happening in higher education: a consistent focus on the importance of flexibility. It’s not just a wonky issue with some minor data differences. It’s flexibility of instructional modality, but it’s also flexibility in when a person can and will take courses.

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Racial Disparities in Higher Education Increased During COVID-19 Pandemic: Report

BestColleges

The pandemic intensified students' basic needs insecurity and increased racial and ethnic disparities in higher education, according to the report. Higher education is essential for creating a more equitable, prosperous, civic-minded, and healthy society, researchers said in the report.

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California Passes Bill Banning Legacy Admissions at Private Colleges

BestColleges

Only a handful of private colleges in California have policies favoring legacies. Scrutiny of legacy policies has intensified since the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action. That's because California has already banned legacy preferences at public universities. The State Senate voted 26-5 to approve the bill.

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DEI Language Removed From Florida’s Controversial Higher Education Bill

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The latest amendment to Florida's controversial higher education bill has removed all references to "diversity, equity and inclusion." The bill was deemed controversial since its February introduction due to the unprecedented control it would give the state over public education. In January, Florida Gov.