Top-ranked colleges must be proactive to foster campus diversity
In The News Piece in Higher Ed Dive
Oct. 5, 2023
Dr. Mauriell Amechi published an op-ed with Higher Ed Dive about college enrollment trends, the stratification of campuses, and race-conscious admissions.
In June, the U.S. Supreme Court delivered a seismic blow to race-conscious admissions by deeming these policies unconstitutional in the landmark Students for Fair Admissions cases against Harvard University and the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
This decision has sent shockwaves through American higher education, with far-reaching implications for advancing diversity and inclusivity on college campuses.
As the nation’s top colleges grapple with the aftermath, several crucial questions loom: What are the current postsecondary enrollment trends for Black and Hispanic students at top-ranked colleges? How will these prestigious institutions reconcile their commitment to fostering diverse student bodies? And how will they address the persistent disparities that have long plagued higher education in the U.S.?
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