May 18, 2001

Debating the Benefits of Affirmative Action

By PETER SCHMIDT

Defenders use research to bolster their case

Do public colleges need to use affirmative action in admissions to provide the right educational environment to their white students?

Many public colleges and higher-education associations have staked their defense

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