"Universities Follow Suit: Legacy Admissions Abolished After Affirmative Action Ruling"

Wesleyan University has announced that it will no longer give preferential treatment to legacy applicants, joining other prestigious schools in ending legacy admissions after the Supreme Court's ruling on affirmative action. The university's president stated that legacy status has played a negligible role in the admissions process for years, but they believe it is important to formally end admission preference for legacy applicants in light of the recent Supreme Court decision. Wesleyan will focus on a holistic view of applicants and pursue diversity through various initiatives, including geographical diversity, scholarships for African undergraduates, and increased support for veterans and community college recruiting.