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Rice University said it will do everything 'within the bounds of the law'
to promote diversity, equity and inclusion

Rice University in Houston, Texas, has released a statement doubling down
on its commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion regardless of the
Supreme Court of the United States' (SCOTUS) impending ruling on
affirmative action.

"Fully tapping and developing the talent of underrepresented students and
faculty at American colleges and universities benefits the country
socially, economically and culturally. It is also, quite simply, a matter
of national security," Rice President Reginal DesRoches, Provost Amy
Dittmar and Vice Provost for Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Alex Byrd
said in a March 8 email.

According to the statement, the private university's admissions office and
general counsel are preparing for various outcomes of the SCOTUS case.
They intend to do everything "within the bounds of the law" to recruit and
retain a "widely diverse student body."

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Rice University claims 330 of its incoming domestic undergraduate students
are from an underrepresented minority group, making up 32% of the domestic
Class of 2026.

In the fall, Rice created a new general education requirement for incoming
undergraduate students focused on "analyzing diversity." The course
focuses on differences across human societies, how those understandings
have changed over time and the consequences of those understandings on
human development and knowledge.

The university has also created a new residential position in the Office
of Multicultural Affairs focused on LGBTQ+ life and has doubled the number
of Black professors over the past five years.

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"A more diverse faculty also helps to yield critical pedagogical and
community advantages: more diverse perspectives in the classroom and in
the residential colleges, and a greater range of role models and mentors
for all students," Rice said.

The statement also noted that diversity, equity, inclusion and excellence
"underscores everything" the university does and views them as
"foundational values" essential to continued success.

Experts believe SCOTUS is likely to rule affirmative action is unlawful
sometime this spring or summer.

Several colleges have released statements on how the school will handle
such a change.

For example, Texas A&M announced a ban on diversity, equity, inclusion
statements to comply with the directives released by the governor's
office.

"No university or agency in the A&M System will admit any student, nor
hire any employee based on any factor other than merit," the university's
system chancellor said on March 2.

The announcement comes after Texas Governor Greg Abbott's office said DEI
initiatives were illegal and directed all state agencies, including public
universities, to end the use of DEI in hiring practices.

Rice University told Fox News Digital they did not have any further
comment on their statement about affirmative action.

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