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Walter Massey, a Physicist With a Higher Calling

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He broke barriers as the first Black physicist in nearly every role. But his identity made...
He broke barriers as the first Black physicist in nearly every role. But his identity made him reach for dreams beyond his career as a scientist.

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After Affirmative Action Ban, They Rewrote College Essays With a Key Theme: Race

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The Supreme Court’s ruling intended to remove the consideration of race during the admissions process. So...
The Supreme Court’s ruling intended to remove the consideration of race during the admissions process. So students used their essays to highlight their racial background.

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The Misguided War on the SAT

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Colleges have fled standardized tests, on the theory that they hurt diversity. That’s not what the...
Colleges have fled standardized tests, on the theory that they hurt diversity. That’s not what the research shows.

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Opinion | The Claudine Gay Debacle Was Never About Merit

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Merit, itself, cannot be defined. That is why the concept is so useful for slippery slopes.

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