School of the Art Institute won’t change admissions policies despite Supreme Court’s rejection of affirmative action

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago says it will continue its focus on recruiting and developing a diverse pool of school applicants despite the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision to strike down affirmative action policies. (Pat Nabong/Sun-Times)

The School of the Art Institute of Chicago will continue considering race when seeking potential applicants despite the recent U.S. Supreme Court decision striking down affirmative action policies.

“We at SAIC will always work to create an inclusive campus. We recruit broadly, throughout the country and abroad, as we know talent and the desire to pursue urgent questions through art and design exist among all peoples,” said Elissa Tenny, president of SAIC.