The Universities of Wisconsin, a constellation of 13 public universities with campuses across the state, are home to world-class education, research, and outreach.
The Universities of Wisconsin, a constellation of 13 public universities with campuses across the state, are home to world-class education, research, and outreach.
The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point (UWSP) Literacy Lab program is making a significant impact on the local community by empowering both young students and aspiring educators. This innovative program involves multiple cohorts of UWSP students traveling to local elementary schools to provide essential literacy instruction to elementary school students. A Unique Partnership at Jefferson Elementary [...]
UW-Milwaukee Peck School of the Arts guitar students and alumni took center stage over the summer at a variety of festivals throughout the U.S., Canada and Mexico. And several of those artists found great success and brought accolades back to Milwaukee. Alum takes top prize at biggest international guitar competition Leonela Alejandro (BFA 2020, Music) [...]
University of Wisconsin-Platteville will host the Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference on Saturday, Nov. 16. Each year, the regional conference rotates between UW-Platteville, Coe College, Rockford University and Loras College. Around 100 attendees are expected to attend, including students, faculty and staff from the participating universities. The Tri-State Undergraduate Psychology Conference provides students studying psychology with [...]
Soon after Anneke Lisberg came to the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 13 years ago, she began to realize she had a front-row seat to her students every day — along with an opportunity to help make college doable, possible and meaningful for them. Lisberg, an associate professor of biology, was interested in student success beyond her [...]
Sunsets, coasts, the charging and receding waves of a blue sea. A Costa Rican way of life; natural, intentional and beautiful. “Is my life real?” wonders University of Wisconsin-Superior social work student Riley Rourke as she finds herself surrounded by jungle as far as the eye can see. UW-Superior’s social work study away program in Costa Rica revealed itself [...]
Change will allow for expansion to additional students The University of Wisconsin-River Falls will move its early childhood degree completion program fully online beginning in January 2025. The program’s change to an online delivery method is tailored to accommodate the diverse needs of working adults, transfer students and those who are balancing family commitments. The [...]
MADISON, Wis.—Fall 2024 enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin rose by 1.2 percent, or 1,900 students, for a total of 164,431 students, according to official 10th day enrollment counts released today. It’s the second straight year of enrollment growth across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities. “Wisconsin students and parents continue to value a Universities of Wisconsin [...]
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UWs Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW Oshkosh Chancellor Andrew Leavitt. UWs Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost: “Chancellor Leavitt has been committed to providing a top-notch student experience that emphasizes teaching and learning – [...]
MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, today appointed a 16-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Milwaukee (UWM) chancellor. Regent Joan Prince will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Gillian Rodger, Chair and Professor, Department [...]
SOMERS, Wis. – The Board of Regents for the Universities of Wisconsin today honored the recipients of the fourth annual University Staff Excellence Awards at the board’s meeting hosted by UW-Parkside. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UWs’ highest recognition bestowed on members of their university staff. “Their outstanding work [...]
MADISON, Wis.—Two Universities of Wisconsin students and four educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in [...]
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UWs highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2024 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, September 26. The awards, [...]
The Universities of Wisconsin, a constellation of 13 public universities with campuses across the state, are home to world-class education, research, and outreach.
UW System’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan is purpose-driven, people-focused, and committed to stewardship.