legacy – n. something that happened in the past or that comes from someone in the past

alumni – n. someone who was a student at a particular school, college, or university

origin – n. the point or place where something begins or is created

affirmative action – n. the practice of improving the educational and job opportunities of members of groups that have not been treated fairly in the past because of their race, sex, etc.

effective – adj. producing a result that is wanted

diverse – adj. made up of people or things that are different from each other

need-blind – adj. without consideration for the need of an applicant