Anthony Chen

Supporters of affirmative action protest near the U.S. Supreme Court Building in Washington, D.C. In a 6-3 vote, Supreme Court Justices ruled that race-conscious admissions programs at Harvard and the University of North Carolina are unconstitutional, setting precedent for affirmative action in other universities and colleges. Getty Images

Northwestern experts discuss the Supreme Court ruling and how it impacts the ability of colleges and universities to select students and build diverse classes

The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday, June 29, ruled that admissions programs at Harvard University and the University of North Carolina violate the Constitution’s guarantee of equal protection. The decision, a 6-3 vote, is expected to have far-reaching effects on colleges...