“I do think that affirmative action did help disadvantage students get into college and get a education, but i also still think it’s a it’s good to give everyone a more equal chance to get into college, but it’s definitely something that people need to take into consideration.”
That’s what one Penn State student had to say after the Supreme Court ruled today that colleges can no longer take race into consideration for admissions.
The decision overturns the long-standing precedent that has benefited Black and Latino students in higher education.
We reached out to local Universites about this decision
Starting with Penn State they tell us in part they remain quote: “resolute that diversity among students, faculty and staff deepens the educational experience.”