The Use of Race in US Admissions is Not Over, Unless We Let It

Authors

  • Raquel Muñiz Boston College
  • Andrés Castro Samayoa Boston College

Keywords:

race-conscious admissions, affirmative action, college admissions, racial equity

Abstract

After Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard (2023), people are likely to think race is scrubbed from college admissions processes. This interpretation is a misunderstanding of the new legal reality in the United States. We offer two sources of hope outlining the path forward for educational leaders, parents, and students.

Author Biographies

Raquel Muñiz, Boston College

Raquel Muñiz, JD, PhD, is assistant professor at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education & Human Development and (by courtesy) School of Law, United States.

Andrés Castro Samayoa, Boston College

Andrés Castro Samayoa, PhD, is associate professor at Boston College’s Lynch School of Education & Human Development, United States.

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Published

2024-02-25

How to Cite

Muñiz, R., & Samayoa, A. (2024). The Use of Race in US Admissions is Not Over, Unless We Let It. International Higher Education, (117), 12–13. Retrieved from https://ejournals.bc.edu/index.php/ihe/article/view/17509

Issue

No. 117 (2024): Winter Issue

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Articles

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