Thursday morning, June 29, the Supreme Court struck down affirmative action in college admissions, forcing institutions of higher education to look for new ways to achieve diverse student bodies.
Dr. Jim Purcell, the executive director of the Alabama Commission on Higher Education, said the battle over affirmative action has been a gnarly battle.
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The decision, affecting university admission decisions, is expected to apply to higher education institutions across the country and maybe even here in North Alabama.
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