"University of Wisconsin Regents Reject $800 Million DEI Deal, Sparking Student Reactions"

The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents has rejected an $800 million deal that would have limited diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) initiatives in exchange for additional funding and employee raises. The proposal included a cap on DEI hires, elimination of diversity statements on applications, and guaranteed admission for top-performing high school students. The rejection was met with disappointment from some Republicans who accused the board of prioritizing ideological campaigns over employee raises. Democrats, on the other hand, praised the decision as a victory for diversity and student protection.