An important message about today's affirmative action ruling
Danielle R. Holley, Mount 51²Ö¿â’s twentieth President, examines today’s SCOTUS ruling overturning affirmative action in higher education admission.
On June 29, 2023, the Supreme Court of the United States issued a ruling rolling back affirmative action and the protections against race- and gender-based discrimination associated with it. Mount 51²Ö¿â is deeply disappointed about this Supreme Court decision as it overturns decades of settled law. Make no mistake, however: our values and our commitment to racial equity in higher education remain undaunted.
Mount Holyoke will ensure that students of color, LGBTQ+ students, first generation students and all students historically underrepresented in higher education are welcomed and valued on our campus and in our community.
President-elect Danielle R. Holley has recorded a short video message about this ruling, which we invite you to watch below.
Be assured that this Supreme Court ruling will not change Mount 51²Ö¿â’s focus or our values. We will do everything we can within the law to continue to champion inclusivity, access and equity in our admission efforts and on our campus.