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University of Wisconsin-Madison Chancellor Jennifer Mnookin announced Tuesday the College of Engineering would “sunset” in order to pay Badger head coach Luke Fickell’s $45 million buyout. The news comes directly after the team’s embarrassing 37-0 loss to Iowa Saturday.
“While some students might be upset that we’re cutting the College of Engineering, all eight of its departments, laying off all the staff involved in it and ending all engineering related majors, we believe this was the right choice in the long run,” Mnookin said. “We are making tough decisions for the long-term financial viability of this esteemed institution.”…