Duke University announced the termination of a full-ride scholarship program exclusively for Black students, a decision influenced by the Supreme Court's recent ruling on affirmative action. Described as 'devastating and infuriating' by alumni, the scholarship, which has been a critical financial resource for Black students for 45 years, was praised for its role in enhancing educational opportunities and career trajectories for its recipients. Critics, including political figures, have condemned the move as a 'shameful result' of the Supreme Court’s ruling, highlighting how it 'limits opportunities' for socioeconomic progress and dismantles vital support for underrepresented groups in higher education.
Ending this 45-year program is yet another shameful result of the Supreme Court’s shortsighted, harmful ruling. It limits opportunities for socioeconomic progress and dismantles vital support for Black students, who remain underrepresented in U.S. colleges and universities. https://t.co/u3RUBhuki6
As some of you celebrate the end of scholarships for black people, others mourn the end of an opportunity that changed the trajectory of their careers. https://t.co/PDM69IwETz
As many of you celebrate the end of scholarships for black people, others mourn the end of an opportunity that changed the trajectory of their careers. https://t.co/PDM69IwETz
This was the merit scholarship I received to attend college. It exponentially raised the ceiling on what I saw was possible for myself. Devastating and infuriating to see @DukeU take away that financial opportunity for future Black students. https://t.co/mFKIxkQ9cJ
Duke ends full-ride scholarship program for select Black students in wake of affirmative action ruling - The Chronicle https://t.co/ZCBizKgTel
Duke University announced it is ending a full-ride scholarship program for Black students in the wake of the Supreme Court’s affirmative action ruling https://t.co/dNK2Rst99y