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Wesleyan University abandons legacy admissions preferences

Por: New York Daily News Nation July 19, 2023

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Wesleyan University said Wednesday that it would stop giving preferential admissions treatment to the children of alumni, joining a small club of selective private schools that have turned away from legacy admissions. In announcing the move, Wesleyan cited the Supreme Court’s ruling last month banning affirmative action — a longtime linchpin in efforts to build racial diversity in higher education. Wesleyan University said it wouldn no... + full article



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