This project focuses on how affirmative action became part of decision-making in higher education admissions, both at the University of Illinois and more generally in the U.S. 

On this encore edition of The 21st: Are affirmative action policies in college admissions under threat? Plus, we learn about Islamic communities in the Midwest and discuss the state of retail giant Sears. 

On the 21st: Are there potential changes coming to how universities factor race and ethnicity into admissions? Plus, we learned how the concierge medicine trend is shaking up the healthcare industry and spoke to an Illinois researcher who helps families recover from the emotional trauma of natural disasters.