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The University of Michigan will handle the investigation into Regent Jordan Acker’s purported Slack messages with outside counsel, Patterson Belknap, shifting from an earlier internal plan and potentially increasing costs amid ongoing scrutiny of the university’s athletic department.
The University of Michigan has launched an internal investigation into Regent Jordan Acker after reports of disturbing Slack messages that allegedly included obscene remarks about a student and a Democratic strategist; university leaders condemned the messages, Acker denied the allegations (his attorney claiming he never used Slack), and the inquiry will be conducted internally by university officials.
The University of Nebraska Regents have unanimously named Dr. Jeffery Gold as their primary candidate to replace Ted Carter Jr. as NU President, calling him a "champion for the university." This decision follows Gov. Jim Pillen's recent call for action to appoint a president. The regents defended the timing of their selection process, emphasizing the importance of finding the best person to serve the university and the state of Nebraska. Gov. Pillen expressed appreciation for the board's decision and congratulated Chancellor Gold, recognizing him as a visionary leader for UNMC.
The University of Wisconsin regents have rejected a deal with Republicans that would have provided pay raises for employees and funding for a new engineering building in exchange for reductions in staff positions focused on diversity, equity, and inclusion. The regents voted 9-8 against the deal, which had been brokered by Republican Assembly Speaker Robin Vos. The decision was criticized by GOP leaders, who accused the regents of prioritizing their ideological campaign over employee raises and investments. The fight reflects a broader cultural battle over college diversity initiatives, with conservatives criticizing the UW system as liberal and Democrats arguing that diversity initiatives enhance the collegiate experience.