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Students for Fair Admissions and Harvard Revive the Idea of Meritocracy

Students for Fair Admissions and Harvard Revive the Idea of Meritocracy

Changes in University Admissions After Supreme Court Ruling Two years back, the Supreme Court made a significant decision, overturning a long-standing rule that allowed universities to consider affirmative action in admissions. This ruling indicated that race could not be a factor in whether a student gains entry into a school. In the cases against Harvard […]

Harvard is Taking Legal Action Against Trump Regarding Restrictions on Foreign Student Admissions

Harvard Challenges International Student Ban Harvard University is contesting the Trump administration’s action that prevents it from registering international students. The university argues that it has become an unwitting target caught in the crossfire of the administration’s demands and has announced plans to take legal steps against this ban and its implications regarding cooperation with […]

DOJ looking into Harvard’s adherence to admissions policies

Investigation Into Harvard’s Admissions Policies The Department of Justice (DOJ) is currently reviewing Harvard University’s admissions policies to ensure compliance with a 2023 Supreme Court ruling. This investigation follows the university’s previous disregard for directives from the Trump administration, as noted by university officials. A spokesperson for Harvard described the investigation as “another abusive and […]

Pete Hegseth states that military academy admissions will focus solely on merit.

On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth communicated with West Point, the U.S. Naval Academy, and the U.S. Air Force Academy about future admissions being strictly merit-based. In his memo, he emphasized that ensuring merit as the sole criterion for admission is crucial for the country, service members, and young Americans applying to these institutions. Hegseth […]

Hegseth instructs service academies to disregard ‘race, ethnicity, or gender’ in admissions

On Friday, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth instructed the military academy to refrain from factoring in “racial, ethnic, or gender” aspects during its admissions. This move adds to the ongoing efforts of the Trump administration to undermine the Diversity, Equality, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives within the Pentagon. Hegseth stated, “The Academy of Military Service (MSA) is […]

Trump Administration Overhauls Race-Based Admissions Policies for Military Academies

New Admissions Policy for Military Academies Defense Secretary Pete Hegses recently issued a memo that prohibits military academies from considering factors like race, gender, or ethnicity in their admissions processes. This directive, aimed at ensuring merit-based standards, takes effect for the 2026 admissions cycle and has raised eyebrows given its alignment with President Trump’s previous […]

Emmanuel College admissions employee reportedly asked a 17-year-old applicant for sex

Boston College Employee Arrested for Alleged Sexual Exploitation A 29-year-old admissions worker from a Boston college was arrested on Friday after allegedly offering $400 to a 17-year-old prospective student in exchange for sex, according to federal authorities. Jacob Henriquez, who served as the assistant admissions director at Emmanuel College, is accused of misusing his position […]

Emmanuel College admissions staff member Jacob Henriques dismissed for reportedly seeking sexual favors from a 17-year-old applicant after providing a tour.

Federal officials have accused enrollment staff at Boston College of harassing a 17-year-old prospective student, allegedly offering $400 for sex following a school tour. Jacob Henriquez, 29, who formerly worked at Emmanuel University, was arrested after he reportedly targeted four potential students, sharing phone numbers, explicit material, and soliciting commercial sex from them. In his […]