U. of Mass. Limits Racial Preferences, Despite Vow to Increase Minority Enrollment

Chilly legal climate for affirmative action prompts a change that outrages many students

The University of Massachusetts at Amherst has decided to stop giving a significant edge in admissions and financial-aid decisions to black, Hispanic, and American Indian applicants, sparking student protests and a debate over universities' promises of affirmative action.

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