Critics have accused them of boosting white, wealthy college applicants. But elite schools like Harvard may be reluctant to shut a source of alumni cash.
Category: Supreme Court (US)
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‘Lakota Nation vs. United States’ Review: A 150-Year Clash
In 1980, the Lakota were offered money for their stolen Black Hills land. They refused to accept the settlement and continue to fight today.
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How Biden Might Try to Cancel Student Debt Again
The administration proposed to use its “compromise and settlement” powers under the Higher Education Act of 1965. But what does that mean?
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How to Think About Financial Aid and Paying for College
Responses to queries about financial aid, 529 plans, need-blind schools and more.
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Love Letter: Supreme Court Backs Designer Opposed to Same-Sex Marriage
Plus: a record number of transgender laws, Larry Kramer’s memorial, Vows and Modern Love.
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Many Student Loan Borrowers Will Continue to Struggle After Supreme Court Ruling
Those who didn’t complete their degrees and many parents are among the borrowers likely to face challenging times ahead.
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Six Ways You Can Still Cancel Your Student Debt
The Supreme Court’s decision on student loan cancellation does not change programs that help public servants and low-income or disabled borrowers.
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Corporate Diversity Policies Face Threats After Supreme Court Ruling
Many businesses have adopted policies to diversify hiring. The Supreme Court’s ruling ending affirmative action in higher education likely endangers those efforts.
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Supreme Court Sides With Postal Carrier Who Refused to Work on Sabbath
The unanimous decision interpreted a federal civil rights law to require employers to make substantial efforts to accommodate their workers’ religious practices.
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How Transparency on College Costs Could Increase Diversity
One way to preserve diversity now that the Supreme Court has ruled against two colleges’ race-based admissions policies: Tell people the true price.
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Supreme Court Allows Unusual Pennsylvania Law on Corporate Suits
A novel Pennsylvania law requires corporations that do business in the state to consent to being sued there, even if the suits have nothing to do with the state.