Vanderbilt community reacts to Supreme Court striking down affirmative action

Members of the Vanderbilt community reacted with disappointment, concerns and optimism to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling on June 29 that declared race-based affirmative action unconstitutional. Vanderbilt previously “considered” race in its admissions process.

Vanderbilt’s Office of Undergraduate Admissions declined to comment to The Hustler on how the university plans to change its admissions process in the future. In a statement to the community, Diermeier said he was “deeply disappointed” by the Court’s decision because he believes it makes it harder for colleges to achieve a dynamic campus environment. Vanderbilt’s 2022-23 student body is its most racially diverse undergraduate population in school history.

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