Dear CJS Community:
As you have likely heard, the Supreme Court has issued its ruling regarding affirmative action. I am sharing with you the university's statement regarding the decision. While this ruling may change the ways we work to foster diversity in every aspect of our institution, we remain committed to this pursuit in every way legally possible. We will be in contact in the coming weeks and months as the implications of the ruling become more legible. As always, we look forward to a productive dialogue on the path forward.
Jelani Cobb
Dean and Henry R. Luce Professor of Journalism
Columbia Issues Statement on Affirmative Action Cases
The University has issued a statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in the Harvard and University of North Carolina cases.
June 29, 2023
"The Columbia University community represents a wide array of experiences and backgrounds. This diversity is central to our identity -- it reflects the cultural richness of New York City as well as our mission to foster meaningful interactions and prepare students to make a difference in the world. We are reviewing the Supreme Court’s decision and will refrain from commenting further until we fully understand its implications. As we prepare to comply with the law, our commitment to our values is unwavering. Diversity is a positive force across every dimension of Columbia, and we can and must find a durable and meaningful path to preserve it."
– Columbia University Spokesperson Ben Chang
For more, visit Columbia News.
