UW Regents Reject GOP Deal to Cut Diversity Positions

The UW Board of Regents rejected a deal struck between Universities of Wisconsin system President Jay Rothman and legislative Republican leaders that would have provided funding and pay raises in exchange for changes to diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives. The deal included a new engineering building for UW-Madison and the restoration of a $32 million budget cut. The vote against the deal came after concerns were raised about compromising core values and setting a precedent. The future of the UW system and any potential new deal remains uncertain.