I do somewhat agree with this being a win-win. I do think people in this comments section are right to question the UA decision-making process when donors can have such an obvious and extreme influence. But a million dollars as a gift, what's wrong with that? And why fault President Johnsen for recognizing an opportunity? (People also seem to be implying here that he is somehow personally benefiting financially, I don't know where the evidence is to support that)

That said, the small consideration of the CBJ process, including appropriately incorporating public input, seems like an afterthought here. I personally am a fan (=alumnus) of UAS and generally support development of its programs. But I don't think you can count on public support being a slam dunk.

I'm pretty naive about political and gov't process though, so I'm open to other insights.