>But the core fact of a respected institute of education having any relationship with organizations rooted in sociopolitical elitism (with an attendant history of discrimination) that serve no benefit to the institution or the public remains
Isn't the very notion of an Ivy league university "rooted in sociopolitical elitism"?
And doesn't it serve major "benefit to the institution"? That's its target group, and they want prospective students to know they can enter that elite themselves.
And if there's a secret society you can aspire to get in of students and alumni promoting each other and handing out favors, even better.
They should write it in their ads!