Biden calls on US colleges to consider adversity during admission process
The court struck down race-conscious student admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, in a sharp setback to affirmative action policies often used to increase the number of Black, Hispanic and other underrepresented minority groups on campuses. "The court effectively ended affirmative action, and I strongly disagree with the court's decision," Biden said. "We cannot let this decision to be the last word," he added.
- World
- Reuters
- Published Date: 08:12 | 29 June 2023
- Modified Date: 08:14 | 29 June 2023
President Joe Biden on Thursday urged colleges to take into account challenges that applicants face - including racial discrimination - during the admissions process after the U.S. Supreme Court struck down race-conscious considerations.
The court struck down race-conscious student admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina, in a sharp setback to affirmative action policies often used to increase the number of Black, Hispanic and other underrepresented minority groups on campuses.
"The court effectively ended affirmative action, and I strongly disagree with the court's decision," Biden said.
"We cannot let this decision to be the last word," he added.