‘Poison Ivies’: Cornell professor’s report highlights racial identity focus in Ivy League DEI programs

A recent report by the Equal Protection Project, led by Cornell Law Professor William Jacobson, explores how Ivy League universities adapt their diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives following the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling limiting the use of race in college admissions. The report highlights ongoing efforts to integrate DEI while suggesting an incremental shift away from race-focused practices.