Critics swoosh down on UW Provost Phyllis Wise over Nike role

by E Wayne Ross on December 15, 2009

Seattle Times: Critics swoosh down on UW Provost Phyllis Wise over Nike role

University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise is facing growing criticism from students, faculty and lawmakers for taking a seat on the corporate board of Nike, which has a contract with the UW worth at least $35 million.

University of Washington Provost Phyllis Wise is facing growing criticism from students, faculty and lawmakers for taking a seat on the corporate board of Nike, which last year signed a contract with the UW worth a minimum $35 million to the university.