Today’s Supreme Court Ruling
June 29, 2023
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff,
Brandeis was established 75 years ago to address antisemitism, racism, and gender discrimination in higher education, and it remains today an institution dedicated to its founding values of inclusivity and justice.
We at Brandeis are deeply disappointed by today’s Supreme Court decision, which reverses decades of court precedent recognizing the compelling interest colleges and universities have in creating diverse student enrollments.
We believe that diversity is crucial to academic excellence, innovation, and the free exchange of ideas. We will comply with this ruling, but the decision does not change our commitment to these ideals.
It will take some time to fully understand how this decision will affect admissions and the composition of our undergraduate and graduate student bodies at Brandeis. Yet we will remain dedicated to providing opportunities for students of all backgrounds.
Sincerely,
Ron Liebowitz