: Cliff Mass Weather Blog This blog discusses current weather , weather prediction , climate issues , and current events April 15, 2024 A Huge DEI Establishment is Undermining the University of Washington The University of Washington has been experiencing some major problems of late , including a costly financial system that is failing , violent destructive students doing major damage to the student union , and a serious homeless problem on campus , to name only a . few Two years ago , the highly respected Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression FIRE rated the UW as the lowest-ranked public university in the nation regarding freedom of speech and expressing diverse views . nbsp But perhaps the greatest threat to the UW comes from the development of a huge DEI Diversity , Equity ,