This summer, aspiring physicians from groups underrepresented in medicine participated in a six-week internship program that provides career exposure and research experience.
Topics: Diversity
End of affirmative action not an excuse to end diversity efforts, Biden Administration says
The Departments of Education and Justice explained the implications of the Supreme Court’s decision to end race-conscious affirmative action and offered guidance on how U.S. colleges and universities can continue to diversify their campuses.
For Native American students, the end of race-conscious admissions is followed by fear, uncertainty
Native American students face unique barriers to higher education. The end of race-conscious affirmative action threatens to increase those obstacles.
2023 Summer Institute provides space for educators addressing new challenges to equity, access, and affordability
Representatives from over 40 colleges and universities convened for the fourth annual Summer Institute on Equity in the Academic Experience hosted by Georgetown University.
The end of race-conscious admissions leaves more questions than answers
The Supreme Court’s decision to end affirmative action at U.S. colleges and universities has sparked widespread discussion about the likely fallout and who will be most affected.
Refugee students have a new pathway to higher education and citizenship in the U.S.
A new education program empowers U.S. colleges and universities to sponsor refugee students so they can resettle in the U.S. and pursue their higher education goals.
Georgetown responds to Supreme Court ruling against affirmative action in admissions
The Supreme Court’s decision ends over 40 years of race-conscious admissions practices at higher education institutions across the country. In a statement expressing deep disappointment with the ruling, Georgetown President John J. DeGioia said the university will continue to comply with the law and emphasized the university’s “unwavering commitment to cultivating a diverse and inclusive community.”
Black, Latine students remain underrepresented at state flagship universities
The student populations at many public flagship institutions do not reflect the percentage of Black or Latine high school graduates in their state, according to an analysis by The Hechinger Report.
Common App will be able to hide applicants’ basic race information
The Common App will make it possible for colleges to conceal students’ race and ethnicity information when viewing their applications, a move intended to give schools flexibility if the Supreme Court ends affirmative action.
The enduring, widening disparities that limit Black students’ degree attainment
Experts tell The Hechinger Report that racial gaps in college access, degree attainment, and wealth are growing—and could worsen amid legal challenges to affirmative action and diversity initiatives.
At many HBCUs, men represent just one third of undergraduates
Male students make up a shrinking share of undergraduates at many HBCUs across the country, mirroring overall declines in Black student enrollment that could stall efforts to diversify in-demand professions.
Big tech internships, job offers less likely for low-income students
Students from low-income households have limited exposure to advanced math courses and opportunities that could prepare them for STEM internships and careers. Colleges and companies are ramping up efforts to ensure more equitable access.