Affirmative action ruling causes stab of frustration but local leaders unsure of overall effect
The recent Supreme Court decision, about cases against Harvard and the University of Carolina at Chapel Hill, changes the way that colleges and universities may consider applicants, making it unconstitutional to use race as a factor. (Patrick Semansky/AP File)
“Colleges are not typically just using race anyway — instead, they are typically considering race as one factor among many,” said a local law school professor.
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Jane Roberts
Jane Roberts has reported in Memphis for more than 20 years. As a senior member of The Daily Memphian staff, she was assigned to the medical beat during the COVID-19 pandemic. She also has done in-depth work on other medical issues facing our community, including shortages of specialists in local hospitals. She covered K-12 education here for years and later the region’s transportation sector, including Memphis International Airport and FedEx Corp.
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