"University of Minnesota Ends Legacy and Race Considerations in Admissions"

Wesleyan University, a liberal arts college in Connecticut, has decided to end legacy admissions, which give preferential treatment to the children of alumni, following the Supreme Court's decision to ban race-conscious admissions. Legacy admissions have faced criticism for favoring white, wealthy applicants over underrepresented minority students. The move by Wesleyan reflects a growing opposition to legacy admissions, with other selective universities like M.I.T. and Amherst also ending the practice. The decision comes as President Biden and other politicians have spoken out against legacy admissions, and public opinion polls show a lack of support for the practice. The future of legacy admissions on campuses remains uncertain, with challenges and calls for review at other colleges.