On June 29, 2023, the US Supreme Court concluded that “Harvard and the University of North Carolina violated the 14th amendment to the Constitution by considering students’ race…(which) is affirmative action… and (thus) no longer allowed” (USA Today Luna, Ramirex, Wong). This decision has led to many students questioning what this means for them and their college experience.
In response, WSU’s President Schulz stated in a recent all-campus announcement that “Washington State University reaffirms its longstanding commitment to ensuring higher education is accessible and affordable for all Washingtonians. We remain dedicated…(in) (s)eeking and serving a diverse student body and building an inclusive campus community that improves the educational experience of all students, better preparing them to thrive in a multicultural and global economy. An educational system built on equity, inclusion, and belonging lies at the heart of our mission.”
In the article “What Students Can Expect After Supreme Court’s Ruling on Affirmative Action,” written by Alia Wong, March Ramirez, and Itzel Luna from USA Today, the authors explore the impact of this landmark decision. For example, what do rising college students think, how does this decision affect other colleges, and what does this mean for things like legacy admissions?
Check out the full USA Today article here.
