Letter to the Editor: Legacy Admissions Do Not Advance Equity
Re: Preserving Tradition While Advancing Equity Through Legacy Admissions
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Re: Preserving Tradition While Advancing Equity Through Legacy Admissions
Imagine the following: You’re a spectator at the first Olympics in Ancient Greece in 776 B.C. The spectacle of events like running, wrestling and chariot racing is unlike anything ever seen before. However, there is more to the Olympics than a scintillating display of physical ability, mental fortitude and strength; it was conceived to foster a peaceful environment, preventing war between city-states. Sports have since evolved considerably, but one thing that has remained constant is their ability to accelerate the formulation of diplomatic ties, propel people and nations alike out of impoverishment and strengthen multilateral relations.
This article is featured in the 2023 Homecoming special issue.