Harvard Admissions Case
Our ongoing coverage of the federal lawsuit against Harvard University alleging the school discriminates against Asian-American applicants in its admissions practices.
Harvard Students Say Admissions Case Has Drawn Attention To Inclusivity On Campus
A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday ruled in Harvard's favor, but some say the case isn't over. In the meantime, it's starting conversations about race and discrimination in higher...
Judge Sides With Harvard In High-Profile Admissions Case
Boston federal court Judge Allison Burroughs has ruled that Harvard's race-conscious admissions policy is constitutional.
Judge Hears Last Round Of Arguments In Harvard Bias Suit
Attorneys made a final round of arguments in a lawsuit that says Harvard University discriminates against Asian-Americans.
In The Harvard Affirmative-Action Lawsuit, No One Wins
"There’s a reasonable and a vital debate to be had here -- it’s a shame that neither the judge nor the public will hear it," Evan Mandery writes.
Mythical 'Wolf Of Racial Bias' Closes Out Harvard Admissions Trial
After a series of statistical attacks on the school, Harvard's lawyers spent the last week of the trial pleading their good faith.
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Harvard Admissions Trial Centers Around Statistics To Demonstrate Bias
"There is evidence of discrimination against Asian Americans in the admission process both in how they rate applicants and the decisions themselves," Duke economist Peter Arcidiacono testified for the plaintiffs.
Harvard Has Become More Racially Diverse, But Most Of Its Students Are Still Really Rich
Harvard University's emphasis on diversity in the admissions trial has drawn attention to the ways in which the university does — and does not — reflect the nation at large.
Harvard Officials Defend Decision To Reject Race-Neutral Admissions Tactics
Two Harvard deans defended the university's admissions process through questioning in court Tuesday about how much school officials considered using race-neutral policies.
What Does The Harvard Lawsuit Say About The Need For Economic Diversity In Admissions?
The testimony has raised questions about Harvard admissions and college admissions in general — especially involving issues related to economic diversity.
'We Don't Do That': Harvard President Larry Bacow On Discrimination, Admissions And More
A lawsuit alleging discrimination against Asian-American applicants to Harvard is playing out in court. We spoke with Harvard President Larry Bacow about admissions, race and more back in July.
Harvard Admissions Trial Underway With Affirmative Action, Diversity Under Scrutiny
Affirmative Action is on trial. Harvard goes to court to defend itself against charges it discriminates against Asian-American applicants. We’ll have the debate.
Harvard Admissions Dean Says The University Changed Procedures After Previous Bias Claims
The plaintiffs attempted to tie Harvard to an ongoing history of systematic racial preference and exclusion. In response, its long-serving dean of admissions calmly defended the process as it stands...
On First Day Of Trial, Harvard Dean Of Admissions Defends Process
Lawyers laid out their key arguments in opening statements Monday, and Dean of Admissions William Fitzsimmons took to the stand to defend the university.
Higher Ed Leader: Harvard Is Right To Be 'Deliberate' About Creating Diversity
Mary Sue Coleman, president of the Association of American Universities, joined WBUR to discuss the Harvard admissions trial.
Day 1: Harvard Denies Racial Discrimination In Court
In 1990, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights documented that Harvard admitted Asian-American applicants at a significantly lower rate than white applicants despite slightly stronger SAT scores...
Here's What You Need To Know About The Harvard Admissions Lawsuit
The trial over admissions practices at Harvard University begins Monday. A look at the people behind the case and the core arguments. The judge's ruling could uphold four decades of...
Protesters On Both Sides Of Harvard Admissions Lawsuit Rally In Boston And Cambridge
Organizers against the suit say removing the consideration of race would threaten diversity at the school and endanger gains made by Affirmative Action.
2 Harvard Students Weigh In On Whether University Discriminates Against Asian-Americans
We talk with two minority Harvard students to get a sense of how this developing story is affecting life on campus and where students stand on the issues at play.
Harvard Discrimination Lawsuit Officially Headed To Trial
The judge overseeing the case rejected motions from both sides Friday asking to rule on their behalf, saying that there's still too much in dispute.