We await a Supreme Court decision that might radically change
the racial composition of colleges and professional schools. Recently, in Students
for Fair Admissions v. President and Fellows at Harvard College and v.
University of North Carolina, the Court heard claims that “race-based”
admission policies deprive some Asian and white applicants’ entry,
notwithstanding their alleged superior credentials. Consistent with
several state mandates, the Court is predicted to ban such admission policies,
overturning years of precedent favoring affirmative action and
racial diversity. This open discussion will explore such a ban’s impact on
diversity, equity, and inclusion.