Virginia Tech Reinstates Affirmative Action
Virginia Tech has reinstated its affirmative action policy, despite assertions from the attorney general’s office that some of its diversity programs are unconstitutional.
The school’s Board of Visitors voted 8-5 to rescind a March 10 ban on preferences for racial minorities and other underrepresented groups in hiring, admissions and scholarships. It also created a panel to review the university’s diversity programs and make sure they’re in compliance.
Atty. Gen. Jerry Kilgore will continue examining diversity policies, a spokesman said.
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