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U.S. Supreme Court tackles Harvard and UNC race-conscious admissions

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The U.S. Supreme Court is set to hear arguments on Monday in two major cases involving Harvard University and the University of North Carolina that could imperil decades-old affirmative action policies that factor race into student admissions to boost Black and Hispanic enrollment on American campuses.

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Harvard University

Harvard defends admissions policy before Supreme Court

Lawyers cite wider value of campus diversity on culture, economy of nation, push back against claims of bias against Asian Americans.

2 years ago·Harvard, United States

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Military.com

Supreme Court Hears Race-Conscious Admissions Cases that Could Change the Face of the Military

The nation's top court listened to oral arguments for two cases that are challenging the admissions practices at both Harvard and the University of North Carolina.

2 years ago·San Francisco, United States

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The National

US Supreme Court takes up race-conscious affirmative action policy

US highest court hears arguments on considering race in university admissions

2 years ago·Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates

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The Chronicle of Higher Education

13 Takes on Race-Conscious Admissions

Here’s what the commentariat has to say about the Supreme Court cases against Harvard and Chapel Hill.

2 years ago

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WSVN

Justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions

WASHINGTON (AP) — The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over difficult questions of race.The court is weighing challenges to admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard that use race among many factors in seeking a diverse student body.The court’s six conservative justices all expressed doubts about th…

2 years ago·Miami, United States

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Boston Herald

Justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions

By MARK SHERMAN and JESSICA GRESKO (Associated Press)WASHINGTON (AP) — The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after hours of debate over difficult questions of race.The court is weighing challenges to admissions programs at the University of North Carolina and Harvard that use race among many factors in seeking a diverse student body. The court’s s…

2 years ago·Boston, United States

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