D.C. universities respond to Supreme Court affirmative action decision

Several D.C.-area universities pledged to keep working to diversify their student bodies following the Supreme Court's rejection of the use of affirmative action in admissions. Why it matters: The 6-3 conservative-led decision Thursday could be a watershed moment for higher education, decreasing diversity in colleges and universities and eventually professional industries. What they're saying: "While we are deeply disappointed in today's decisions and will continue to comply with the law, we remain committed to our efforts to recruit, enroll, and support students from all backgrounds," said Georgetown University president John...