Peter MacKinnon: University of Alberta should be applauded for resisting affirmative action
Peter MacKinnon argues that the University of Alberta deserves recognition for its opposition to affirmative action policies, claiming that such policies are discriminatory.
TSE ignores proposal against fraud in quotas and generates debate about risks to electoral diversity
The TSE has not included any proposals for preventing fraud in affirmative actions for black and indigenous candidates in the preliminary rules for the 2026 elections.
TSE proposal on electoral spending opens a gap for the weakening of affirmative actions
Proposals by Brazil's Superior Electoral Court regarding electoral accountability may undermine affirmative actions for women, Black, and Indigenous candidates, according to experts.
TJ denies government's request and keeps law prohibiting racial quotas in SC universities suspended
The Santa Catarina Court of Justice denied the state government's request to suspend the action regarding the law that prohibits racial quotas in higher education institutions funded by the state.
UFPI releases the 1st call from the waitlist of Sisu 2026; enrollments begin on Wednesday (25)
The Federal University of Piauí (UFPI) has announced the selection list for the first round of the Sisu 2026 admissions process, with enrollment starting soon.
End of affirmative actions changes racial profile of American universities
The US Supreme Court's 2023 decision banning colleges from considering racial criteria in admissions has led to a decrease in Black and Latino students at elite universities, while public universities have seen an increase in minority enrollments.
Michelle Obama says affirmative action no different than athlete admissions
Michelle Obama draws parallels between college admissions through affirmative action and athlete admissions in a recent podcast discussion.
UFGD: Applications for the public competition for teachers with salaries of up to R$13,000 end this week
The Federal University of Grande Dourados (UFGD) is accepting applications for a public competition for 27 higher education teacher positions, with salaries ranging from R$3,000 to R$13,000, due by February 19.
Quotas increase access to medicine, but do not guarantee a spot in residency, says study
A study indicates that affirmative action policies in Brazil have improved access to medical education but have not succeeded in ensuring residency placements for graduates from quota programs.
Trump's administration sued Harvard University
The Trump administration has filed a lawsuit against Harvard University.
Campinas City Council approves increase in job vacancies for Black and Indigenous people in public competitions and exclusive lanes for PWDs
The Campinas City Council has approved a law increasing job vacancies for Black, Indigenous, and quilombola individuals in public competitions, along with allowing vehicles transporting people with disabilities to use exclusive bus lanes.
The Great Revolution
The article discusses the ongoing institutional, political, social, economic, and cultural transformations in Brazil driven by the majority Black population, focusing on educational advancements through affirmative action.
Affirmative actions for postgraduate studies promote diversity, but challenge federal institutions
New federal law mandates affirmative action measures for postgraduate programs in federal universities, aiming to enhance diversity and reduce historical disparities.
Prohibiting quotas makes SC a state that thinks like a lost island in the Brazilian continent
The article discusses how prohibiting affirmative action quotas in Santa Catarina reflects a mindset that isolates the state from the broader context of Brazil's historical and cultural diversity.
Campinas Chamber approves project to increase vacancies for blacks, indigenous people, and quilombolas in competitions
The Municipal Chamber of Campinas approved a law to increase affirmative action vacancies in municipal competitions during its first session of 2026.
VIDEOS: Anhanguera Journal 1st Edition Regions of Monday, February 2, 2026
The article covers several important updates including the Brazilian government's submission of the Mercosur-EU agreement to Congress, discussions regarding the Code of Ethics by STF, implementation of new PIX security rules, and challenges against affirmative action laws in SC.
VIDEOS: JL2 of Monday, February 2, 2026
The article discusses various important events in Brazil, including the government's submission of the Mercosur-EU agreement to Congress, ethics code discussions in the Supreme Court, new PIX security measures, and challenges to affirmative action laws.