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A man in a suit stands at a podium flanked by supporters and an American flag. A sign on the front of the podium says "Defunding discrimination."
A man in a suit stands at a podium flanked by supporters and an American flag. A sign on the front of the podium says "Defunding discrimination."
A state capitol building lit up at night
A state capitol building lit up at night
Woman in a cap and gown holding a fan of dollar bills
Woman in a cap and gown holding a fan of dollar bills

‘Merit Scholarship’ or Enrollment Incentive?

December 11, 2023

Non-need-based merit aid has surged in the past decade, especially at struggling public institutions looking to boost enrollment. Some say it’s an unacknowledged equity issue.

Two men sit in a state legislative chamber, flanked by American flags
Two men sit in a state legislative chamber, flanked by American flags

No End to Wisconsin’s Higher Ed Budget Standoff

December 8, 2023

The UW system and Republican legislators have been at a budget impasse over DEI for six months. Leaders reached a deal to free up funding, but the Board of Regents voted it down, putting negotiations back at square one.