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Student Assembly Unanimously Passes Resolution Urging End to Legacy Admissions
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The Student Assembly passed a resolution condemning the usage of legacy admissions at Cornell to promote greater inclusion and equity in future classes.
The Cornell Daily Sun (https://cornellsun.com/tag/diversity/)
The Student Assembly passed a resolution condemning the usage of legacy admissions at Cornell to promote greater inclusion and equity in future classes.
Despite the increase in DEI initiatives within sororities under the Panhellenic Association, four members told The Sun about race-related anxieties over recruitment and biases within the Greek Life system.
Cornell’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion has been scrutinized.
Following an open letter from Jon Lindseth ’56 calling for President Martha Pollack’s resignation, the Cornell Board of Trustees unanimously voted to approve Pollack’s leadership.
In an effort to increase equity in admissions, Cornell will decrease the proportion of students admitted through the early decision track, beginning this upcoming admissions cycle.
The Botanic Gardens has a Natural Lawn program that has resulted in greater sustainability and increased biodiversity and resilience.
The Student Assembly passed Resolution 16 to exclude Cornell’s LGBTQ+ student union from the requirement to provide a list of member names while applying for funding.
Angry Mom Records has served as a hub for affordable, diverse music in Ithaca.
The Jane Minor BIPOC Community Medicine Garden provides individuals of color with a safe place to grow plants and build community.
The Supreme Court’s decisions regarding affirmative action in college admissions and student loan forgiveness will impact institutions of higher education including Cornell and Ithaca College.