The role of race in college admissions is quickly becoming an even hotter topic. Unfortunately, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to hear an appeal of the Texas case. A decision by the high court on that matter could have cleared up confusion on college campuses across the country. Instead, institutions of higher learning are left to make their own decisions about race-based admission. The University has chosen to stick with its policy of attempting to construct a diverse student body with each incoming class.
Diversity is an essential part of any college.
Students learn not only from their professors, but also from their peers. The wider the array of backgrounds and opinions on Grounds, the more students can learn from each other. The University has succeeded in piecing together a first-year class that includes students from many different backgrounds. While some might argue that diversity came at the price of quality, the admissions department has realized that sometimes the students ability to add to the quality of life at the University is more important than their SAT scores. While Texas may succumb to pressure from a few students who feel they have been treated unfairly and unlawfully because they did not get into the college of their choice, the University cannot cater to such narrow sightedness.