In Second Vote, UW Board Of Regents Approve Funding

The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents on Wednesday voted to approve a deal with the Republican-led state Legislature to provide funds for the school system in exchange for a freeze on diversity, equity and inclusion positions, among other conditions. The regents voted 11-6 to approve the deal, which unlocks raises for UW employees and funding for capital projects including a proposed engineering building at UW-Madison. Three chancellors spoke in support of the deal.