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First Out of the Gate
Wesleyan University was the first elite college to end legacy admissions after the affirmative action ban. President Michael Roth explains why he made the jump and whether others will follow.
Occidental College Ends Legacy Admissions
Occidental College will no longer give admissions preference to children of alumni, citing the Supreme Court’s ruling against affirmative action...
NACAC Acquires Character Collaborative
The National Association for College Admission Counseling is acquiring the Character Collaborative, a nonprofit that encourages the use of character...
A National Summit on a Higher Ed ‘Low Point’
At a daylong conference on affirmative action, there was much commiserating but little guidance as higher ed leaders searched for a path forward.
‘Affirmative Action for the Rich’
The ban on affirmative action has put pressure on selective colleges to end legacy preferences in admissions. But the advantages of familial wealth go beyond alumni status.
Opinion
End Admissions Preferences for Athletes
Admissions preferences for athletes favor wealthy, white families and corrupt youth sport, Rick Eckstein and Linda Flanagan write.
Wesleyan and U of Minnesota Drop Legacy Admissions
Wesleyan University will no longer consider applicants’ ties to alumni in admissions decisions, the institution announced last week. Wesleyan president...