Elite Universities Have Not Sacrificed Excellence for Diversity
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A noxious and surprisingly commonplace myth has taken hold in recent years, alleging that elite universities have pursued diversity at the expense of scholarly excellence. Much the reverse is true: Efforts to grow and embrace diversity at America’s great research universities have made them better than ever. If you want excellence, you need to find, attract, and support talent from every sector of society, not just from privileged groups and social classes.
Originally published: February 13, 2024
Author: Christopher L. Eisgruber
Position: President
Institution: Princeton University
Published by: The Atlantic