Evolutionary biologist Colin Wright filed a lawsuit against Cornell University for allegedly using race-based hiring and discriminating against white qualified candidates. A victory here will help ensure future scholars are not discriminated against in hiring because of their race. — Colin Wright (@SwipeWright) January 28, 2026Dr. Wright alleged discrimination by Cornell in July 2025, before filing a complaint in August. However, the biologist discovered that Cornell had searched for a faculty member in his field, evolutionary biology, and kept this secret. The lawsuit said that Cornell filled the position with one of the candidates listed in the “diversity axis.”Wright listed his many accomplishments and qualifications, comparing both to the other candidates.