Stories Tagged as
Affirmative action
To boost diversity, companies need to rethink recruiting
Jun 30, 2023
Colleges that educate many students of color say they are open to visits.
Race-based affirmative action at colleges is over. Now what?
Jun 30, 2023
Some schools might weigh socio-economic status more heavily. Others could consider reducing legacy admits
"American companies are going to have to work harder": How today's affirmative action ruling puts U.S. companies at a disadvantage
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Andie Corban
Jun 29, 2023
Peter Blair Henry, Dean Emeritus of NYU's business school, explains how today's ruling will affect corporate performance.
Supreme Court upholds race-conscious admissions plan
by
Amy Scott
Jun 23, 2016
Relatively few colleges explicitly consider race in admissions. Will that change?
'Top 10 percent' rule for college admissions faces a new challenge
by
Amy Scott
May 23, 2016
University of Texas pushes back against a law aimed at increasing diversity.
Colleges aim for diversity without considering race
by
Amy Scott
Dec 9, 2015
As the Supreme Court weighs affirmative action, a look at some of the workarounds.
The Supreme Court revisits affirmative action
by
Amy Scott
Dec 8, 2015
Justices will hear arguments in Abigail Fisher vs. the University of Texas.
For public good, not for profit.
Supreme Court affirmative action case a test for employers
Oct 10, 2012
The Supreme Court's review of racial preferences in college admissions won't invalidate racial considerations in hiring.
How college affirmative action affects business
Oct 1, 2012
As the Supreme Court considers affirmative action, businesses are weighing in -- in favor. They say it creates a diverse, educated workforce.