Trump administration looks into racial bias in admissions at UCSD and Stanford
Trump Administration Investigates Medical School Admissions On Wednesday, the Trump administration asked for admissions records from three medical schools, indicating a possible probe into race-related discrimination during the admissions process. “Our current focus is on examining the potential for racial discrimination in medical school admissions,” stated Harmeet K. Dhillon, the Justice Department’s assistant attorney general […]
Hospital admissions due to a ‘natural’ supplement have increased by 11.5%
Concerns Grow Over Kratom Use in the U.S. Maybe it’s time to reconsider the use of certain herbal supplements. Recent research indicates that inquiries to poison control centers about natural supplements touted as energy enhancers, mood lifters, and pain relievers have surged by over 1,200% in the last decade. In tandem, both hospitalizations and fatalities […]
A Boston judge blocks Trump’s attempt to obtain college admissions data in a temporary decision
On Friday, a judge in Boston issued a temporary order blocking a directive from President Trump that required universities to collect and submit detailed data on race and admissions. This ruling provides a brief pause for 17 Democratic attorneys general who had filed a lawsuit against the policy. U.S. District Judge F. Dennis Saylor IV, […]
Michelle Obama Compares Admissions for Student Athletes to DEI College Entry
Former First Lady Michelle Obama recently stated that the journey to college for star athletes requires immense dedication, much like navigating the complexities of affirmative action policies aimed at promoting diversity and inclusion based on gender and race. During her podcast, she discussed this topic with comedian Josh Johnson, who shared his personal experience of […]
Michelle Obama likens affirmative action to the admissions process for athletes.
Michelle Obama Discusses Affirmative Action and Athletic Admissions Former First Lady Michelle Obama stated that gaining college admission as a star athlete is akin to being admitted under affirmative action policies. This was highlighted during a recent episode of her “IMO” podcast, where she conversed with comedian Josh Johnson about his experiences as a young […]
DOJ files a lawsuit against Harvard for not releasing information on supposed race-focused admissions.
Department of Justice Sues Harvard University WASHINGTON — The Department of Justice has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University, accusing it of hiding documents that would clarify whether the institution continues to discriminate based on race in its admissions process. This legal action comes nearly three years after the U.S. Supreme Court concluded that Harvard […]
Columbia University dismisses staff after documents show Ivy League accepted Jeffrey Epstein’s girlfriend through unusual admissions practices
Columbia University Takes Action Following Epstein Files Release Columbia University has dismissed members of its executive committee after new documents related to Jeffrey Epstein revealed that the institution admitted the girlfriend of a convicted child sex trafficker using “fraudulent admissions,” as stated by school officials. The university has also “taken action” against two officials from […]
Nike’s DEI investigation may affect hiring and admissions across the country, Dershowitz warns.
A federal inquiry into Nike’s diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies—which reportedly discriminate against white employees—might influence employment practices significantly, according to a Harvard Law professor. “This is a substantial matter, especially since many companies are now mandated to establish quotas for Black individuals and other groups under DEI initiatives,” Professor Alan Dershowitz remarked during […]
Trump’s Justice Department Enters Legal Battle Over Major Medical School’s ‘Race-Based’ Admissions
DOJ Joins Lawsuit Against UCLA Medical School The Department of Justice (DOJ) stepped in on Wednesday regarding a lawsuit targeting the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) School of Medicine. This case raises concerns about the school’s alleged use of race in its admissions process. A class action lawsuit filed by the organization Do No […]
NC lawmaker proposes legislation to eliminate discrimination against homeschoolers in college admissions
North Carolina Lawmaker Proposes Bill to Support Homeschoolers in College Applications A North Carolina legislator has initiated a bill aimed at safeguarding homeschool students from discriminatory treatment during the college admission process. Representative Mark Harris expressed concerns that outdated societal norms and vague guidelines have made it feel like homeschooled applicants face additional challenges while […]