According to the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in the Fisher v. University of Texas case, what is true about race in university admissions?

The ruling in the Fisher v. University of Texas case established that universities can indeed consider race as one factor among many in their admissions processes, but only when necessary to achieve a diverse student body and after exploring all other viable options. This reflects the Supreme Court's stance on affirmative action, emphasizing that while race may contribute to admissions decisions, it should not be the sole or overriding factor.

The court underscored the importance of a nuanced approach, allowing institutions to weigh race along with other elements of a candidate's application. However, they also stressed that universities must actively demonstrate why other methods, such as socioeconomic status or other holistic review methods, would not suffice in achieving the desired diversity. This ruling doesn't mandate affirmative action across all universities nor declare it unconstitutional; it provides a framework under which such policies can be implemented responsibly and judiciously.