Affirmative Action
Harvard Rejects Allegations of Discrimination in New Court Filings
SFFA’s filings were “a 45-page press release, devoted to presenting a misleading narrative that is manifestly subject to genuine dispute,” Harvard attorneys wrote.
Kavanaugh’s Nomination May Jeopardize Affirmative Action, Experts Say
If Kavanaugh is confirmed, he will replace retiring Justice Anthony M. Kennedy, who is known for being the Supreme Court’s “swing vote.”
SFFA Argues Harvard's 'Holistic' Admissions Rooted In Tactics Once Used to Limit Jewish Admits
In 1922, Lowell and other administrators had become “increasingly alarmed” over the rising number of Jewish students earning admission to the College based on their high test scores, SFFA’s document reads.
Court Filings Reveal Academic Strength of Asian-American Applicants to Harvard
If Harvard made admissions decisions based only on applicants’ academic qualifications, more than 51 percent of the average admitted class would be Asian-American, according to court documents filed Friday.
Revelations in Harvard Admissions Suit Unlikely to Prove Discrimination, Experts Say
Legal experts say Students for Fair Admissions' claims of intentional discrimination in Harvard's admissions process demand a “very high standard” of proof.
Harvard, SFFA Dispute ‘Discrimination’ in Lower Personal Scores for Asian American Applicants
Students for Fair Admissions reports in court filings that Harvard consistently scored Asian-American applicants lower than applicants of other races on “personal traits” including “positive personality,” “likability,” “kindness,” and “humor.”
Internal Harvard Review Showed Disadvantage for Asian Applicants
Harvard’s Office for Institutional Research concluded the College’s admissions process has "negative effects" for Asian Americans and advantages legacy students and athletes more than it does low-income students.
News Analysis: Anticipated Filings Could Preview Harvard Admissions Trial
A series of briefings due to be filed Friday could shed light on the arguments and evidence Harvard and anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions would present in a trial.
Faust Opposes Admissions Lawsuit in Letter to Harvard Community
Faust wrote that Students for Fair Admissions, the anti-affirmative action group bringing the suit, was “formed in part to oppose Harvard’s commitment to diversity."
Coalition for a Diverse Harvard Endorses Overseers, HAA Candidates
An alumni coalition focused on increasing diversity endorsed five candidates in the Board of Overseers election and five candidates in the Harvard Alumni Association director election.
Students Examine Harvard's Affirmative Action Case
Dozens of students gathered Wednesday to discuss a lawsuit challenging Harvard’s affirmative action admissions policy and explore equity in education more broadly.
Affirmative Action Discussion
Visiting professor K. Sabeel Rahman discusses the affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard in Science Center C Wednesday night. In this discussion, students spoke about their experiences with the “model minority myth” and “imposter syndrome.”
Justice Department to Investigate Harvard's Admissions Process
The Justice Department’s Civil Rights Division will investigate allegations that Harvard discriminates against Asian Americans in its admissions process, according to a department spokesperson.
Court Rejects Harvard's Dismissal of Admissions Lawsuit
A federal court rejected Harvard’s motion to dismiss an ongoing lawsuit accusing the College of race-based discrimination against Asian Americans in its admissions practices.
Three More Top High Schools Subpoenaed in Admissions Lawsuit
An anti-affirmative action group wrote that the schools were subpoenaed because they rank among the top high schools in the country, send a sizeable portion of their students to top universities, and enroll a large number of Asian American students.
Boston Latin School Subpoenaed in Admissions Lawsuit
Boston Latin School requested to stay out of the lawsuit, which accuses Harvard of discriminating against Asian Americans in its admissions process.
Harvard Admissions Lawsuit Plaintiff Recruits Students for Similar Case at UT
Students for Fair Admissions launched a new website Thursday to recruit students for a similar lawsuit at the University of Texas at Austin.
High School Students File for Amicus Status in Harvard Admissions Lawsuit
Two high school students who hope to attend the College filed a legal brief supporting Harvard's race-conscious admissions process, which has been challenged in an ongoing lawsuit.
The Harvard Admissions Lawsuit, Explained
Here is what you need to know about the affirmative action lawsuit against Harvard.
Students File Brief Defending Harvard’s Affirmative Action Policies
A group of current and prospective Harvard College students have filed an amicus brief in support of Harvard’s race-conscious affirmative action policies in an ongoing lawsuit between Harvard and anti-affirmative action group Students for Fair Admissions.
Race-Based Admissions Lawsuit Moves Through Discovery Phase
Currently, Harvard’s case is still in the process of discovery, a stage during which both parties can request information from one another to use in subsequent court proceedings.
With Fisher Ruling on the Docket, Future of Harvard Admissions Litigation Unclear
Though Harvard administrators rejoiced after the Supreme Court upheld race-conscious admissions policies at the University of Texas, it is unclear whether the decision will similarly apply to Harvard as it fights to protect its admissions policies in court.
In Landmark Ruling, Supreme Court Backs Race-Conscious Admissions
University President Drew G. Faust praised the decision for protecting affirmative action, a policy that Harvard has fought to keep in the past and continues to defend in court.
Investigating Harvard Admissions: The 1990 Education Department Inquiry
As a lawsuit alleging discrimination in Harvard’s admissions practices remains delayed—awaiting a Supreme Court decision on the related affirmative action case Fisher v. University of Texas at Austin—the College’s use of race as a factor in admissions decisions has once again come under scrutiny.
In Crowded Overseers Race, Ralph Nader Stands Out
A five-time U.S. presidential candidate and longtime public figure, Nader—a Harvard Law School graduate who built his career on consumer protection activism and environmentalism—seemed an odd fit for a University governing board, much less as a member of Unz’s “Free Harvard, Fair Harvard” ticket.