Brooklyn Law dean David D. Meyer releases message affirming commitment to diversity after US Supreme Court decision on affirmative action
BROOKLYN LAW — In response to the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting the use of affirmative action in college admissions, incoming President Joseph Crea and Dean David Meyer of Brooklyn Law School have sent a powerful message to the academic community reaffirming the school’s commitment to diversity and inclusivity.
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UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA CAREY LAW — Today’s Supreme Court decision marks a significant change to admissions in higher education. Even as we study the Court’s opinion in more detail, the Law School stands by President Magill and Provost Jackson’s commitment both to fully comply with the law and to seek the vibrant and diverse student…
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH LAW — Dean Elizabeth Kronk Warner and Research Assistant Professor Heather Tanana were among 11 tribal nation community members honored with Native Excellence Awards at the Native Excellence Gala held June 22, 2023, at the University of Utah. Dean Kronk Warner was recognized for Native Excellence in Higher Education, and Tanana was…
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WMU-COOLEY LAW — WMU-Cooley Law School launched its virtual Inclusion and Belonging Book Club with Wayne County Circuit Court Administrator Zenell Brown, Esq., in honor of her book, “Coffee and Conversations: Inclusion and Belonging,” on June 22.
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REUTERS — The experience of two highly selective public U.S. law schools offers a guide for other schools to admitting diverse students should the U.S. Supreme Court ban colleges and universities from considering race as a factor in their admissions decisions, as it is expected to do before the term ends this month.
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CISION PR WEB — Lathrop GPM LLP is proud to announce the launch of the firm’s 1L Diversity Opportunity Program designed to attract and retain historically underrepresented groups in the legal field, including people of color, with disabilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community.
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UNIVERSITY OF NORTH DAKOTA LAW — Since its reopening in 2019, UND’s Pride Center has actively engaged with departments across campus to promote inclusion and foster a welcoming environment for LGBTQ+ students at the University. Jeff Maliskey, director of the Pride Center, has been instrumental in facilitating discussions and workshops to broaden acceptance and understanding…
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ST. MARY’S UNIVERSITY LAW — The St. Mary’s University School of Law received a $15,000 grant from the Texas Bar Foundation to encourage pro bono legal work through public service fellowships. The grant will provide financial support to six St. Mary’s Law students who have secured an unpaid position with legal services providers serving low-income…
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THE HECHINGER REPORT — Black college and university enrollment has been dropping steadily. Already down by 22 percent between 2010 and 2020, or by more than 650,000 students, according to the National Center for Education Statistics, it has fallen by another 7 percent since then, more recent figures from the National Student Clearinghouse Research Center show.
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UNIVERSITY OF THE PACIFIC MCGEORGE LAW — Robert T. Eglet and his wife, Tracy A. Eglet, believe in the importance of giving back, and their historic gift to McGeorge School of Law in 2021 is a reflection of their commitment to supporting law students who would not have had the financial means to attend law…
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