UW System president pushes back against criticism of campus diversity initiatives


UW System president pushes back against criticism of campus diversity initiatives


University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman defended campus diversity programming this week as Republican state lawmakers consider cutting university funding by around $32 million because of opposition to those efforts.

During a State Senate Committee on Universities and Revenue hearing Monday that focused on the future of higher education in Wisconsin, Rothman reiterated his support for diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives on campuses. He said those efforts are aimed at ensuring universities are welcoming and students from all backgrounds feel they belong...

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