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UW Regents Secure Funding and DEI Deal in Second Vote

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Madison.com

The UW Board of Regents has approved a controversial deal with Republican legislators that will unlock over $800 million in funding for staff raises, infrastructure spending, and a new engineering building at UW-Madison. The deal, which was initially rejected and then approved in a re-vote, has faced criticism from Democrats, the UW-Madison student government, and members of the Legislature's Black Caucus, who argue that it is racist and discriminatory. As part of the agreement, the UW system will restructure a third of its diversity, equity, and inclusion staff positions, but no one will lose their job. The approval of the deal comes after intense political pressure and threats from top Republicans.

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UW Regents Reject GOP Deal to Cut Diversity Positions

Originally Published 2 years ago — by Madison.com

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.

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