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Affirmative action is back in the news, should it factor in College Admissions?

Should Race Be a Factor in College Admissions? Above The Noise

Premiered December 04, 2018
Should Race Be a Factor in College Admissions?

The debate over whether universities should consider an applicant’s race when deciding who gets in is back in the news. Harvard is being sued for that very reason-- the plaintiffs essentially argue that Harvard’s affirmative action policies discriminate against Asian Americans in an effort to limit their numbers in order to ensure a racial diverse campus. Is Affirmative Action still necessary?

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Above The Noise

Our host Myles Bess cuts through the hype and takes a deeper look at the research and facts behind controversial and trending topics in the news.

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