‘They deserve better’: students uncertain about future of scholarships
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is facing a lawsuit over 'race-based scholarships' which could impact diversity programs on campus. The PEOPLE program, which helps underrepresented students prepare for college, is not directly affected but its staff are concerned about the broader implications for diversity scholarships.
The Wisconsin Institute for Law and Liberty filed a lawsuit against the University of Wisconsin-Madison over 'race-based scholarships'. The lawsuit claims these programs violate the 1964 Civil Rights Act. The PEOPLE program, which helps underrepresented students prepare for college, is not part of the lawsuit but its staff are concerned. The program provides ACT preparation, tutoring, and summer instruction to middle and high school students. It focuses on preparing students to enroll at UW-Madison. The university has made organizational changes, eliminating the Division of Diversity, Equity and Educational Achievement. Programs were relocated to the Division for Teaching and Learning. The Department of Education has launched an initiative to restrict diversity programs on college campuses.
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