Filter & Sort
Affirmative Action Ban Rejected
Appeals court rules that Michigan's voter-approved ban is unconstitutional because it limits equal access to the political process.
'Occupying the Academy'
Editors discuss new book on diversity work within higher education.
'Holistic' Controversy
Report charging that UCLA considers race in admissions infuriates minority student groups, and illustrates how affirmative action debates can divide a campus, even one required to be race-neutral.
Opinion
Diversity or Discretion?
Richard D. Kahlenberg questions the rationale for the University of Texas defense of affirmative action.
How Inclusive is Diversity?
Gallaudet's decision to suspend and to rehire its chief diversity officer over her stance against gay marriage raises issues about administrators' rights and responsibilities.
'I'm Not Racist, But'
Recent incidents bring to light the problem of discrimination against international students.
Think Outside 'The Box'
Students and counselors perceive a bias against Asian Americans in elite university admissions and say reticent college officials aren’t helping the situation.
Scrutiny for Affirmative Action
During oral arguments before Supreme Court, University of Texas faces skepticism from justices whose votes it needs to preserve consideration of race and ethnicity in admissions.