Gutman Library Virtual Book Talk - Race, Class, and Affirmative Action

Published on April 13, 2026

Mon., Apr. 13, 2026, 12 – 1 p.m.

Race, Class, and Affirmative Action book cover with image of college auditorium and headshots of author and moderator

A rich, nuanced examination of the effects of the 2023 Supreme Court ruling restricting race-conscious college admissions policies—and food for thought for future transformation.
Author Julie J. Park will be joined by OiYan Poon, Co-Director, College Admissions Futures Co-Laborative.

Online Location: Zoom
Gazette Classification: Diversity and Inclusion, Education, Special Events
Organization/Sponsor: Gutman Library & Harvard Education Press
Speaker(s): Julie J. Park, Professor of Education, University of Maryland, College Park, OiYan Poon, Co-Director, College Admissions Futures CoLaborative
Harvard Key Required: No
More info: calendar.gse.harvard.edu…

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