"Harvard's Legacy Admissions Under Fire for Alleged Discrimination"
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Harvard's legacy admissions policy, which gives preferential treatment to the children of alumni, is facing scrutiny after a recent ruling that race-based criteria in admissions is unconstitutional. Critics argue that legacy admissions perpetuate inequality and should be eliminated, while supporters argue that they help maintain a sense of tradition and community. The debate over legacy admissions is part of a larger discussion on affirmative action and diversity in higher education.
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- Harvard's legacy admissions targeted after race-based criteria ruling Financial Times
- Harvard's Admissions Is Challenged for Favoring Children of Alumni The New York Times
- AP News Summary at 12:01 p.m. EDT | Nation | kdhnews.com The Killeen Daily Herald
- Harvard 'legacy' policy faces civil rights challenge Reuters
- Legacy admissions: Harvard accused of favouring mostly white students BBC
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