News - February 2021

  1. UW System planning to maximize in-person instruction for Fall 2021 semester

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    February 18, 2021

    In a traditional university setting, students learn and grow through their interactions with peers and faculty. This sort of engagement – in and out of the classroom – builds sharper thinking, contributes to social development, and enriches communities. As University of Wisconsin System campuses plan for the fall semester, we will be seeking to maximize […]

  2. UW System President Tommy Thompson statement on Gov. Evers’ budget proposal

    February 16, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today on Gov. Tony Evers’ budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ budget for the UW System will allow us to tackle some of Wisconsin’s most pressing challenges: expanding online education to meet market demands, tackling prison recidivism to save taxpayer money, leveraging our freshwater resources for […]

  3. Regents recognize 13th annual Diversity Awards winners (day 2 news summary)

    February 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the 13th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Regent Olivia Woodmansee, chair of the Diversity Awards selection committee, said the award […]

  4. UW System leaders discuss solutions for advancing Wisconsin teachers and education leaders

    February 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today discussed two potential solutions for meeting Wisconsin’s workforce demand for teachers and school leaders: paid stipends and expanding student loan forgiveness. These two solutions were included in UW System President Tommy Thompson’s 2021-23 biennial budget recommendations, which the Board approved last fall. “Employers across Wisconsin […]

  5. UW System committed to helping the state through public health crisis (day 1 news summary)

    February 4, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson told the Board of Regents today that the UW System has played a key role in helping to reduce the number of daily COVID-19 cases in Wisconsin by making rapid testing more broadly available to the public. Thompson told Regents that with the support of […]

  6. UW System adopts universal medical withdrawal policy

    February 4, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—A new policy taking effect this fall will make it easier for University of Wisconsin System students to suspend their coursework without academic or financial penalty under certain medical circumstances. System President Tommy Thompson approved the Medical Withdrawal Policy in January in recognition of the extraordinary circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic along with […]

  7. UW System launches new precollege pipeline initiative

    February 3, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is launching a new precollege pipeline initiative to help guide high school students in preparing for, applying to, and enrolling in one of its 13 universities. The initiative involves placing student coaches and recruiters in a select number of regional high schools. The initial investment of $1 million will […]

  8. UW System Board of Regents announces 2021 Diversity Awards

    Educators in Eau Claire, Madison, and across the state recognized for work to support student success

    February 1, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 13th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 5 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 […]