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Historically black colleges see enrollment rise post Supreme Court ruling banning race in admissions.
Black enrollment falls at Columbia, top schools after affirmative action ruling. Now what?
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Post the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling barring race as a factor in higher-education admissions, prestigious U.S. colleges report significant drop in Black student admissions. Columbia University’s Black student share fell from 20% to 12%, Amherst College from 11% to 3%, and MIT from 15% to 5%. Asian American representation increased at Columbia and Brown University, remained constant at Harvard, and declined at Yale. The ruling has led to increased applications to historically Black colleges and universities. The changes have sparked fears of adverse effects on various sectors in the country. The impact on white students remains unclear. The ruling has also led to colleges second-guessing admissions and rolling back recruitment efforts due to fear of lawsuits.
State Board of Education approves legislative budget request, Hurricane Helene, college fairs and more
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Hurricane Helene prompts school closures in Palm Beach, Martin, St. Lucie, Escambia, and Santa Rosa counties due to safety concerns. Florida’s Department of Education aids districts during natural disasters. State Board of Education requests $27.2 billion for 2025-26 education budget. Court ruling may require Orange County Public Schools to refund Disney millions in property taxes. Banned Books Week sees continued opposition to state’s book bans. Broward high school counselor investigated after criticizing union president. Sarasota schools enhance security with AI gun detection. Eustis school speed camera tickets decrease. College fair partners with Martin Luther King Jr. Commission of Florida. Florida named top state for higher education by U.S. News & World Report. University of
Top higher education conferences to attend in 2025
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2025 higher education conferences aim to help professionals navigate sector challenges. Events cater to presidents, financial aid professionals, advisers, board members, foundation leaders, university attorneys. Conferences focus on financial, political, social upheaval, political interference, public confidence, artificial intelligence, accreditation enhancement, student success, sector trends, diversity, online and continuing education, governing board roles, online and blended learning, undergraduate experience, student learning, higher learning needs, K-12, workforce development, community college trends, graduate enrollment management, teaching and learning, career education, legal trends, admission counseling, academic advising, IT in higher education.
Just Say No to Discrimination
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Data shows mixed results on race-based college admissions post-Harvard decision. Some schools report more Asian and white students, others don’t follow this trend. Reporting inconsistencies and increasing refusal to disclose race complicate the picture. The author argues for race-blind admissions, suggesting schools shouldn’t collect racial data. He also proposes banning schools from asking for financial information to prevent price discrimination. He questions the special treatment of historically black colleges and universities and suggests eliminating tuition differentials based on location. He advocates for merit-based assessment in publicly supported schools.
Annual ATL Has Something To Say HBCU All-Stars Challenge Features Howard, Tennessee State, Clark Atlanta, Tuskegee, Shaw, And Fayetteville State
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ATL HBCU All-Stars Challenge, a cultural event celebrating Black excellence, features premier HBCU basketball games, admissions fair, community outreach, and more. The 2024-2025 season tips off with games featuring six NCAA Division I & II teams. The event, hosted in Atlanta, aims to increase access to opportunities and resources. HBCU All-Stars, LLC, founded in 2019, provides exposure and resources for HBCUs, students, and coaches, and has launched the annual HBCU All-Star Game and related experiences.
Texas lets students see which colleges would accept them before applying
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Texas universities join 35-state program offering pre-application acceptance, streamlining college application process. Governor Greg Abbott announces all Texas public universities’ participation. Direct admission process uses high school GPA, class rank, test scores for immediate decision. If interested, students submit free application for official acceptance. Process benefits smaller colleges, enticing students with direct admission offers. Future plans include financial aid information in offers. Similar versions adopted by application websites like Niche and Common App.
College Dreams Come True at Disney World
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HBCU Week Foundation College Fair at Disney World saw 5000+ students from 120 schools attend, with many receiving instant college admissions and scholarships from top Historically Black Colleges and Universities. The event, in collaboration with Disney on the Yard, aims to encourage high schoolers to enroll in HBCUs and provide a career pipeline. Standout student Beth Elia received a $50,000 scholarship to Bethune-Cookman University. Disney on the Yard, initially for cast members associated with HBCUs, now includes Black Greek fraternities, sororities, and other organizations.
What the End of Affirmative Action Means for Black College Students
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Supreme Court’s affirmative action end prompts re-evaluation of higher education pathways, diversity, and socio-economic landscape for Black students. Affirmative action, initiated in the 1960s, aimed to ensure equal opportunities for marginalized groups. Its removal has led to decreased Black student representation in colleges, particularly selective institutions. Absence of affirmative action could lead to significant drop in Black student enrollment in elite institutions, making admissions more competitive and disadvantaging students from under-resourced schools. This could exacerbate existing inequalities, hinder upward mobility, and widen racial wealth disparity. The rollback of affirmative action could be perceived as a regression in the struggle for racial equity. A holistic approach to admissions and increased investment in K-12 education could help level the playing