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The Justice Department alleges Yale School of Medicine illegally considered race in admissions, finding Black and Hispanic applicants had substantially higher odds of admission than similarly qualified white or Asian applicants despite lower GPAs and MCATs; the agency seeks a voluntary resolution or potential court action, while Yale defends its holistic process and says it will review the letter.
The Department of Justice says UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine illegally considered race in its admissions, allegedly favoring Black and Hispanic applicants over white and Asian students and citing lower 2023–2024 GPAs and test scores as evidence of non-academic factors. The DOJ plans to sue and seeks potential consequences, including loss of federal funding, while UCLA defends its merit-based process and compliance with laws. The case fits into broader debates on affirmative action and diversity policies in higher education.
The Justice Department's Civil Rights Division completed a year-long probe into UCLA's David Geffen School of Medicine and found that leadership intentionally prioritized race in admissions, with data showing Black and Hispanic applicants had lower academic qualifications on average than White and Asian peers, indicating a violation of federal law and Supreme Court precedent; the DOJ vows to continue efforts to root out race-based admissions in medical education.
Justice Department emails reveal Jeffrey Epstein helped Bechet Allen, Woody Allen and Soon-Yi Previn’s daughter, gain admission to Bard College by coordinating with Bard President Leon Botstein; Bard says the admission was merit-based, and Bechet Allen later graduated in May 2021.
Brown University admitted 890 students to its undergraduate Class of 2030 through early decision, reflecting a diverse and accomplished pool from across the U.S. and the world, with a focus on accessibility and supporting students from various socioeconomic backgrounds, amid ongoing campus mourning and recovery efforts.
Harvard's Class of 2029 saw a decline in Black and Hispanic student enrollment following the Supreme Court's decision to end race-conscious admissions, while Asian American enrollment increased. The university also experienced a rise in acceptance rate due to fewer applications, and continued efforts to promote access through expanded financial aid and support for international students amid geopolitical challenges.
The University of Virginia has agreed to comply with the Trump administration's demands to address allegations of discrimination in its admissions and hiring practices, ending a Justice Department investigation and making commitments to avoid unlawful racial discrimination through 2028.
The Trump administration warned Harvard to provide more race-related admissions data or face unspecified enforcement actions, continuing efforts to scrutinize and potentially limit diversity policies in higher education following the Supreme Court's ban on affirmative action.
The memorandum emphasizes the need for greater transparency in higher education admissions, criticizing race-based practices, and calls for technological upgrades and expanded reporting requirements for the IPEDS data system to ensure fair and accurate admissions data, aiming to promote fairness and national security.
President Trump signed a memorandum to increase transparency and accountability in higher education admissions, combat discrimination, and hold elite universities accountable for merit-based practices, including measures to prevent illegal race-based preferences and ensure fair recruitment and training of students.
A federal judge has upheld the use of racial preferences in the admissions process at the U.S. Naval Academy, affirming the institution's policy of considering race as a factor to promote diversity within its student body. This decision aligns with similar rulings that support affirmative action in educational settings, emphasizing the importance of diversity in military leadership.
Harvard University has reinstated the requirement for SAT/ACT test scores for new applicants, starting with the Class of 2029, citing the meritocratic value of standardized testing in evaluating all students regardless of background. This decision has sparked debate over its impact on diversity in admissions, with some arguing that dropping test score requirements could help diversify admissions. However, Harvard professors defend the move, citing research that suggests standardized testing is the most meritocratic option available and can increase socioeconomic diversity in admissions.
Harvard University has announced that it will reinstate standardized testing as a requirement for admission, making it the latest highly competitive university to reverse its test-optional policy. Starting from fall 2025, applicants will be required to submit SAT or ACT scores, with a few exceptions for other test scores in exceptional cases. The decision to accelerate the return to testing was based on a study that found test scores to be a better predictor of academic success in college than high school grades, and that they can help identify highly talented students from low-income groups.
Harvard College will require applicants to submit standardized test scores for fall 2025 admission, reversing its previous test-optional policy. This decision follows similar moves by other Ivy League schools, citing the tests as the best predictors of academic performance and a means to increase socioeconomic diversity. Critics argue that standardized tests create barriers for disadvantaged students, but Harvard officials believe the tests can make the admissions process more meritocratic. The university will accept alternative scores in exceptional cases and plans to assess the policy regularly. Other selective schools, such as the University of Chicago and Columbia University, remain test-optional.
Harvard College will require applicants for fall 2025 admission to submit standardized test scores, citing the predictive value of such information for college success and the need to identify talent from diverse socioeconomic backgrounds. The decision comes after research showed that standardized tests, when paired with other academic credentials, can help identify promising students at less-well-resourced high schools. The university aims to make the admissions process more meritocratic and increase socioeconomic diversity, while also providing resources for students who may face barriers to testing.