Pomona College in Claremont, known for its elite liberal arts programs and picturesque campus, is facing scrutiny after multiple racist incidents targeting Black students. Over the past year, reports have surfaced of students shouting racial slurs at athletic events, hosting offensive costume partie
In a single day, California faced a barrage of federal challenges. The state's approach to transgender student protections was put under the microscope. The U. S. Education Department decided to contest a significant state law designed to safeguard transgender students. This move set the tone for a
Costco shareholders recently voted to keep the company's diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies intact. This move comes amidst a wave of companies scaling back their DEI efforts, often citing legal concerns. The National Center for Public Policy Research, a conservative think tank, proposed
A judge recently ruled that the Naval Academy can consider race in its admissions. The goal is to boost diversity and national security. Some people might not like this, but the judge said it's important for military effectiveness. The decision doesn't stop others from challenging it in court. The
As the Supreme Court's ban on race-conscious affirmative action in college admissions takes effect, elite universities are grappling with the consequences. Harvard University, for instance, has reported a decline in Black freshman enrollment, from 18 percent to 14 percent. Experts are divided, with
Brown University saw a sharp decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment last year following the Supreme Court's ruling against race-conscious admissions policies. The university reported a 6 percentage point drop in Black students and a 4 percentage point decrease in Hispanic students, with o
The Supreme Court's decision to strike down affirmative action has sent ripples through college admissions, with some selective colleges reporting drops in the number of Black students in their incoming classes. It begs the question, is this just a blip or the start of a major trend? It's too early
