Rice University, a private college in Texas, has released a statement defending diversity equity, inclusion and affirmative action as vital to national security.
Rice University in Houston, Texas, has released a statement doubling down on its commitment toregardless of the Supreme Court of the United States' impending ruling on affirmative action.
People rally in support of affirmative action in college admissions as arguments start on the cases at the Supreme Court on Capitol Hill on Monday, Oct 31, 2022 in Washington, DC. The university has also created a new residential position in the Office of Multicultural Affairs focused on LGBTQ+ life and has doubled the number of Black professors over the past five years.
The statement also noted that diversity, equity, inclusion and excellence"underscores everything" the university does and views them as"foundational values" essential to continued success.Several colleges have released statements on how the school will handle such a change.
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