California Bans Legacy Admissions At Private Colleges
California bans legacy admissions at private colleges, pushing equity and fairness in higher education under new laws signed by Gov. Newsom.
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California bans legacy admissions at private colleges, pushing equity and fairness in higher education under new laws signed by Gov. Newsom.

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