Top colleges across the nation have released official statements in response to Thursday’s landmark decision by the Supreme Court to ban the use of race in admissions decisions.

Yale University President Peter Sarovy Expressed He said he “strongly disagreed” with the court’s decision but said the university would continue to pursue diversity within the limits of the law.

“It will take some time to fully consider the impact of the court ruling and review our admissions policies in light of it. I am writing this letter to reaffirm Yale University’s unwavering commitment to

Dartmouth College, based in New Hampshire, statement lament the decision. In her official statement, Dartmouth Principal Sian Leah Baylock reaffirmed the school’s commitment to racial diversity. (Related: ‘Daggers in our backs’: Sharpton says ‘right-wing Trump court’ should be ‘resisted’)

Good statement.But my personal view is that if@Harvard UniversityIf they want this statement to be credible, they must stop conventional admission. https://t.co/wWZsBsx7Y0

— Jeff Brown (@IlliniBizDean) June 29, 2023

“First and foremost, let me be absolutely clear that this decision is an endorsement of Dartmouth College’s commitment to building a diverse and welcoming community of faculty, students and staff, as articulated in our documents. It means that the basic approach will never change. institutional values. Diversity, including racial diversity, is critical to our mission to create knowledge that serves society,” Baylock wrote.

Harvard University issued a statement, reconfirmed their admission priority. The university emphasized that having a community made up of people from “various backgrounds” is a “fundamental principle” of the university.

“We are writing this letter to reaffirm the basic principle that deep and innovative teaching, learning and research today depend on communities made up of people with diverse backgrounds, perspectives and lived experiences. This principle is as true and important today as it was yesterday.”

Columbia University spokesperson In a statement, Professor Ben Chan said the university was still reviewing the decision and was not ready to comment yet.

“We are reviewing the Supreme Court ruling and will refrain from further comment until we fully understand its implications. Our commitment to our values ​​is shaken as we prepare to comply with the law. Diversity is a positive force in all aspects of Colombia, and we can and must find lasting and meaningful ways to maintain it.” Chan wrote.

Duke University President Vince Price said: statement The school said it already has plans for sentencing and will continue to pursue racially diverse classes.

“We have already considered and planned for many potential procedural implications. As this process unfolds, we will do all we can to foster a vibrant and diverse academic community. We will continue to work on doing things,” Price wrote.

University of Pennsylvania president In a joint statement, Liz McGill and President John L. Jackson Jr. said the court’s decision would change admissions practices but not the university’s goals.

“This decision will require changes to our admissions practices. But our values ​​and beliefs will not change. It is the foundation for teaching, learning and research,” they wrote.

“While this morning’s comment was unwelcome and disappointing, it is not unexpected. Princeton University, with the assistance and advice of its legal counsel, has been preparing for this possibility. ‘s job will be even more difficult, but we will work tirelessly to maintain and actually grow the diversity of our community while fully respecting the legislation announced today.” wrote Icegruber.