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Today, the U.S. Supreme Court released its opinion in connection with two cases that challenged the permissibility of race-conscious admissions practices at both public and private universities and colleges. 51³Ô¹ÏÍø, in collaboration with legal counsel, is now carefully reviewing the opinion and its potential implications, and is working to determine the best course of action to continue recruitment of diverse and academically talented students to the University.
As we carefully review this decision and its implications, and as we look ahead to future admission cycles, we will continue to be dedicated to doing everything possible within the confines of the law to recruit the most talented students from all backgrounds to attend 51³Ô¹ÏÍø.
As part of our longstanding efforts to attract such students, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø has adopted a number of steps in its admissions and financial aid practices in recent years. First, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø moved toward a more holistic application review process in 2020. Further, in 2021, the University launched the 51³Ô¹ÏÍø Commitment, which provides new levels of financial support for 51³Ô¹ÏÍø students.
These steps have enabled 51³Ô¹ÏÍø to enroll remarkably talented and diverse classes over the last several years as the number of applications to the University has more than doubled. We are very proud of these steps. They have served 51³Ô¹ÏÍø well, as they support our mission and core academic purpose.
In the weeks and months ahead, 51³Ô¹ÏÍø will carefully and systematically review our practices and policies to determine our next steps in service of the values and mission of the University. We will keep the campus and wider University community informed as we go through this process.
Brian W. Casey
President
Lesleigh Cushing
Provost and Dean of the Faculty
Murray W. and Mildred K. Finard Professor of Jewish Studies and Professor of Religion
Renee Madison
Vice President for Equity and Inclusion
Gary L. Ross
The Jones and Wood Family Vice President for Admission and Financial Aid
The presidents of the New York Six Liberal Arts Consortium, of which 51³Ô¹ÏÍø is a member, have issued a statement regarding the United States Supreme Court decision in the affirmative action cases brought by Students for Fair Admissions, Inc. against Harvard College and the University of North Carolina.