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The work of the Rennie Center is possible due to the generous contributions of our supporters, who have pledged their ongoing commitment to our mission and activities. We are grateful to the following organizations for their significant investments in the success of the Rennie Center by sharing their resources and expertise in recent years.

Linde Family Foundation

Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education

Nellie Mae Education Foundation

Shari Redstone Foundation

The Boston Foundation

W. Clement and Jessie V. Stone Foundation

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Unpacking the Impact of the Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Ruling

December 18, 2024

In June 2023, the Supreme Court struck down race-based affirmative action practices in higher education, fundamentally altering the landscape of college admissions nationwide. Now, as colleges and universities share data on their first-year student enrollment, we can begin to unpack the real-world impact of this Supreme Court decision. This blog post examines what led to this moment, what the data from schools in Massachusetts and across the nation tells us, and what steps lie ahead for creating equitable pathways to higher education.