Charles J. Russo, Author at Chronicle of Philanthropy

Charles J. Russo

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Charles J. Russo is the Joseph Panzer Chair in Education and Research Professor of Law at the University of Dayton.

Are Race-Conscious Scholarships on Their Way Out?

Are scholarships that use race as part of their criteria a thing of the past? The short answer is “no.” But based on a review of the 2023 Supreme Court decision and other precedent, such programs will have to pass a tough judicial test. Even then, race can’t be the only factor.