A fierce battle over diversity, equity and inclusion in higher education is being waged in the Wisconsin State Assembly, where it has temporarily paralyzed the state budget vote.
DEI Standoff Derails a State Budget
Inside Higher Ed
June 16, 2023
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Higher Education/System
Unofficial pay-to-join Facebook groups target anxious freshmen
Inside Higher Ed
“UW-Madison is aware of non-sanctioned Facebook groups, such as the one you flagged,” a spokesperson wrote in an email. “When these come to our attention, we first attempt to message the group moderator, and then file terms of service complaints to ensure that the groups are clearly marked as unaffiliated and do not use university logos or marks. In general, we suggest that students and parents follow official UW-Madison Facebook accounts for the most accurate and up to date information.”
6 measures that show how Wisconsin’s private colleges are faring — and how to look for red flags on your own
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Identifying which colleges are at risk of closure is a tricky task.
Cardinal Stritch University couldn’t survive. What about other small, private Wisconsin colleges?
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel
Cost, location and the look of a campus have always been important factors in the college search. But in the wake of several college closures across the Midwest and Plains this year — Cardinal Stritch in Wisconsin, Finlandia University in Michigan, Presentation College in South Dakota and Iowa Wesleyan University — some families are paying more attention to finances.
Campus life
Rainbow Terrace chairs return to Memorial Union next week
NBC-15
Chairs in colors not normally placed on the Terrace, such as blue and yellow, will be arranged alongside the other colorful, sunburst chairs near the front steps of the Memorial Union from 2-5 p.m. on June 21.
Health
Opinion | UW Health should commit to reducing disparities by making Juneteenth a holiday
The Capital Times
Studies have pointed to the critical importance of developing a diverse health care workforce that reflects the patient population and can deliver culturally competent care to help reduce disparities. That’s why the Dane County NAACP is calling on UW Health, the largest medical provider in our area, to show leadership on this issue by declaring Juneteenth — Freedom Day — a paid holiday for all employees.
Dane County becomes transgender ‘sanctuary’ despite opposition
The Capital Times
Sara Benzel, a spokesperson for UW Health, confirmed with the Cap Times that medical professionals in Madison do not, and have never, performed procedures commonly referred to as “bottom” surgeries on minors.
Athletics
Wisconsin women’s basketball to visit Italy for preseason trip
Wisconsin State Journal
The Badgers announced Thursday they will play three games in Italy on a trip from Aug. 6-15. The trip will start in Rome with a game Aug. 8 before a game in Florence on Aug. 11 and the final game in Venice on Aug. 13.