Statement on Supreme Court’s Affirmative Action Decision

SUNY STUDENT ASSEMBLY PRESIDENT AND SUNY TRUSTEE MARC J COHEN’S STATEMENT ON THE SUPREME COURT’S DECISION UPHOLDING AFFIRMATIVE ACTION

“One of the most enriching aspects of our college years is exposure to diversity. The world is a melting pot of races, cultures, and lifestyles. As SUNY students we are privileged to attend some of the most diverse campuses in the nation. We learn, celebrate, and grow together.

The Supreme Court’s decision to support that diversity only serves to reaffirm inclusion as a core part of our shared values. Higher Education is a resource that should be available to everyone, especially the most vulnerable members of our society. We are looking forward to a future that is more diverse and accepting than ever before.”

About the Student Assembly of the State University of New York

The Student Assembly of the State University of New York (SUNY SA) is the statewide recognized student government organization comprised of student leaders elected by their peers from across SUNY’s 64 campuses. Empowering students throughout the state, the SUNY SA is committed to student life and ensuring the representation of its members on the state and national level as well as throughout the SUNY system.