News - July 2021

  1. UW System President Thompson statement on proposed JCRAR resolution

    July 29, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today regarding a proposed resolution by the state’s Joint Committee for Review of Administrative Rules: “From day one when I started as President of the UW System, the health and safety of our students, faculty, and staff during a global pandemic has been our […]

  2. UW System President Thompson announces student vaccination incentive

    July 25, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a new incentive program that provides an opportunity for UW students vaccinated against COVID-19 to win a $7,000 scholarship. Under the “70 for 70” campaign, vaccinated students who attend universities that achieve at least 70 percent vaccination rates will be eligible for one of 70 […]

  3. UW System is a solution to workforce needs

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    July 22, 2021

    Employers across Wisconsin have one thing on their mind as we emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic: Employees. They can’t get enough. Yet, from Superior to Kenosha, Platteville to Green Bay, Barron County to Rock County, and everywhere in between, the solution is right in front of us: the University of Wisconsin. Each […]

  4. UW System welcomes Tribal Nations leadership to discuss consultation policy (day 2 news summary)

    July 9, 2021

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System is working to collaborate more closely with Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations to help more Native Americans access and succeed in higher education. The Board of Regents welcomed leaders of several Tribal Nations Friday to discuss development of a formal consultation policy between the UW System and its institutions and […]

  5. UW System Presidential Search Committee named

    July 9, 2021

    Revised September 13, 2021, to reflect the addition of a committee member.  MADISON, Wis.—Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, today appointed a 21-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW System President. Current President Tommy Thompson has been serving in an interim role since July […]

  6. Board approves UW System’s 2021-22 Annual Operating Budget (day 1 news summary)

    July 8, 2021

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents unanimously voted Thursday to approve a $6.564 billion annual operating budget for 2021-22. Key takeaways of the annual budget presented by Sean Nelson, Vice President of Finance, include: State operational funding (GPR) increased $42.3 million or 4.4% Includes Pay Plan increase for employees Tuition-setting authority returned […]

  7. UW System statement on state budget

    July 8, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III issued this statement today: “The University of Wisconsin is the state’s greatest asset next to its people. We thank Gov. Evers and the legislature for their leadership in providing significant investments in the university’s mission, especially critical improvements in our infrastructure […]

  8. UW System awards $1 million in scholarships to 267 students

    Awardees are first under new Regents Opportunity Scholarship

    July 7, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that 267 UW System students will share $1 million in scholarships under the new Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship program. The program provides scholarships to underrepresented and deserving students in one of three phases of their higher education pursuit: prior to enrollment, while continuing studies, and […]

  9. Thompson announces new Vice President for Office of University Relations

    Jeff Buhrandt succeeds Scott Neitzel, who resigns after playing a key role during a challenging year

    July 6, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that he has named Jeff Buhrandt as Interim Vice President for University Relations, replacing Scott Neitzel who is resigning his position after helping guide UW System during the coronavirus pandemic. “Scott’s budget and management experience was key to helping me navigate the many challenges presented […]