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Harvard’s race-conscious scholarships and ceremonies at risk under new Education Department guidelines The US Department of Education’s recent guidance poses a serious threat to Harvard University’s race-conscious scholarships and ceremonies. The guidance, , issued in the form of FAQs on February 28, 2025, clarifies that policies separating students by race—whether in programming, graduation ceremonies, or housing—are legally indefensible. This could jeopardize several programs and celebrations at Harvard that cater to underrepresented groups, including Black, Latino, Indigenous, and LGBTQ+ students.The Education Department’s guidance directly addresses the ongoing implications of the Supreme Court’s 2023 decision that banned affirmative action in admissions. It ... Read more