Academe Today: A year after the Supreme Court’s admissions decision, subtle and ‘seismic’ changes

How UT-Austin axed a DEI division; bureaucracy as anti-DEI weapon; a troubled student pulls it together; supporting students' mental health; and more. ADVERTISEMENT [Academe Today Logo]( You can also [read this newsletter on the web](. Or, if you no longer want to receive this newsletter, [unsubscribe](. ADMISSIONS & ENROLLMENT [A Year After the Supreme Court’s Admissions Decision, Subtle and ‘Seismic’ Changes]( By Eric Hoover [STORY IMAGE]( Some colleges are opting not to look at data on racial and ethnic diversity, and others are rethinking rituals that once shaped incoming classes. ADVERTISEMENT [A Year After the Supreme Court’s Admissions Decision, Subtle and ‘Seismic’ Changes]( BACKGROUNDER [The End of Race-Conscious Admissions Opens Up a Fraught New Era]( By Eric Hoover [STORY IMAGE]( The Supreme Court’s ruling demolished a vision of racial equity and diversity. In its wake could come bold new commitments — or deep retrenchment. DISMANTLING DIVERSITY [‘A Slap in The Face’: How UT-Austin Axed a DEI Division]( By Katherine Mangan [STORY IMAGE]( The 49 staffers thought their jobs were safe. Then they were summoned to a Zoom call. SPONSOR CONTENT | Washington State University [Charting a Path for Climate Action]( RACE ON CAMPUS [The Latest Weapon Against DEI: Bureaucracy]( By Fernanda Zamudio-Suarez [STORY IMAGE]( Plus, Shaun Harper built his career advocating for underrepresented students. What does he do in the midst of the anti-DEI movement? PHOTO ESSAY [Lost and Found: A Once-Troubled Student Pulls Himself Together]( [STORY IMAGE]( Vasily Keytiyev has overcome a troubled past and is back on track, thanks in part to the Marine Corps Reserve and a nonprofit called Service to School. UPCOMING PROGRAM [The Chronicle's Library and Institutional Success Program | July 2024] The Chronicle is partnering with Ithaka S+R to host a brand new [professional development program for librarians]( in July. This innovative two-week program will help library leaders understand the many roles they might take on, boost the success of the campus library, and better align with their institution’s goals. Learn more about our seminars and workshops, and [register today]( Virtual Events: Tune In Live AI IN HIGHER ED [How to Develop a Chatbot to Serve Your Students]( [STORY IMAGE]( UPCOMING: July 17, 2024 | 2 p.m. ET. Colleges are already seeing improved enrollment and retention with chatbots, but many higher-ed leaders still wonder where to begin. Join us to learn how to get started. With Support From AWS. [Register here.]( SUBSCRIBE TO THE CHRONICLE Enjoying the newsletter? [Subscribe today]( for unlimited access to essential news, analysis, and advice. SPONSOR CONTENT | University of Texas at Arlington [UT Arlington Recruiting 100 Top Scholars]( The RISE 100 initiative creates a positive impact for Texas and beyond by hiring more than 100 new tenure-system faculty over the next three years. Views IN CASE YOU MISSED IT [2 Ways to Support Students’ Mental Health]( By Katie Rose Guest Pryal [STORY IMAGE]( How to take steps that will both help your struggling students and lessen the burden on you. ADVERTISEMENT | Florida International University [How FIU Ranked No. 1 in the World for Real Estate Research]( As Miami continues to evolve and redefine itself, FIU Business remains at the forefront, shaping the next generation of real estate professionals and influencing the trajectory of the city's skyline. ADVERTISEMENT FROM THE CHRONICLE STORE [Adapting to AI - The Chronicle Store]( [Adapting to AI]( Artificial intelligence has taken higher ed by storm, and the implications extend far beyond the classroom. [Order this report]( to improve your understanding of AI technologies, and explore how other colleges are adapting their policies and guidelines. JOB OPPORTUNITIES [Assistant/Associate/Full Professor positions, Kelley School of Business, Marketing]( Indiana University Kelley School of Business [Clinical Director for the Doctoral Nurse Anesthesia Program]( Newman University [Assistant Professor]( New Mexico State University [Search other jobs.]( Stay ahead of the game and upload your resume to our job board. You'll be visible to hiring managers who are actively seeking top talent like you. [Upload your resume today.]( CAREER RESOURCES [Read the June collection]( for advice on finding a job as a new PhD grad. Learn how you can manage job market expectations, dually apply for industry and academic roles, and more! NEWSLETTER FEEDBACK [Please let us know what you thought of today's newsletter in this three-question survey](. This newsletter was sent to {EMAIL}. [Read this newsletter on the web](. [Manage]( your newsletter preferences, [stop receiving]( this email, or [view]( our privacy policy. © 2024 [The Chronicle of Higher Education]( 1255 23rd Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20037