News 2022

December 9, 2022

MADISON – A dairy farmer, producer, graduate student, and faculty members joined together today to update the Board of Regents on the accomplishments of the University of Wisconsin’s Dairy Innovation Hub. “If someone wants to know about dairy, you come to Wisconsin,” said dairy farmer Andy Buttles, who owns a 1,200-cow dairy in Lancaster. “We […]

December 8, 2022

MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved the UW System’s 2023-2028 Strategic Plan. “The plan before you is premised on the fact that the status quo is not sustainable,” said UW System President Jay Rothman, in presenting the plan. “The UW System is positioned and has the responsibility to the […]

November 29, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, a university with more than 11,000 students on two campuses that offer 60 majors, 21 master’s degree programs, one doctoral degree, and one education specialist degree. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists […]

November 23, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – Approximately 161,000 students enrolled at University of Wisconsin System universities this fall, according to final fall enrollment figures based on counts on the 10th day of enrollment. UW System previously released preliminary enrollment figures in September based on first-day enrollment. The final fall enrollment of 160,782 is lower than the estimated 161,430, […]

November 17, 2022

I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with hundreds of students in the early days of my tenure as University of Wisconsin System president. They’re smart, enthusiastic, and brimming with ideas to make the world better. One of those ideas captured my attention because it addressed a topic that’s been on my mind lately – civil […]

November 15, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System and UW-Eau Claire are encouraging college students across the state to participate in the 2023 National Conference on Undergraduate Research by submitting abstracts by Nov. 30 and planning to attend. UW-Eau Claire will welcome more than 4,000 students, faculty mentors, and institutional leaders from around the country […]

November 11, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman announced today that a team of faculty researchers will distribute a survey to students starting Monday with a goal of soliciting student attitudes toward free speech, viewpoint diversity, and self-censorship on campus. Rothman also announced that the UW System would expand its efforts to promote […]

November 10, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 12 honorees of the 2022 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The award celebrates the memory […]

November 10, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System has announced the 13 recipients of the 2022 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the UW System as well as communities […]

November 10, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today provided Regents with an update on the system’s new strategic plan that is currently under development. He reported that in consultation with the chancellors, a new major strategic objective focusing on the creation and dissemination of new knowledge – which ties closely to the […]

October 28, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Four University of Wisconsin System students and four educators are being recognized today by the UW System 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 […]

October 10, 2022

If I asked you to fill out a form for the chance to qualify for financial assistance to pay your mortgage, the groceries, and the heating bill, would you do it? That’s essentially the question facing high school and college students when it comes to financing a higher education. Yet, only one of every two […]

September 30, 2022

EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the second annual University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. “We are honored to recognize two individuals and one program […]

September 29, 2022

EAU CLAIRE – The University of Wisconsin System is developing a forward-looking new strategic plan to address a key question: How can the UW System best meet the challenges facing Wisconsin? UW System President Jay Rothman told the Board of Regents Thursday the plan will be grounded on a central and unifying statement of purpose, […]

September 29, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the launch of a new social media campaign to encourage students and parents to fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA filing period for the 2023-24 academic year begins Saturday, Oct. 1, and Rothman said the application […]

September 27, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed a 13-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Platteville chancellor. Regent Cris Peterson will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Christina Curras, Professor and Department Chair, Civil and Environmental […]

September 26, 2022

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 UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2022 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, September 30. The […]

September 22, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – New student enrollment at the main campuses within the University of Wisconsin System is its highest since at least 2018, according to preliminary estimates based on the first day of classes. The figures suggest that strategies to increase access are working and that the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic is waning on […]

August 19, 2022

GREEN BAY, Wis. – As part of the University of Wisconsin System’s commitment to expanding the number of college graduates in the state, there is growing recognition that providing students with a range of support services is vital to their success. Student support services run the gamut from financial aid, academic planning, mental and behavioral […]

August 19, 2022

By Debbie Ford, Chancellor, University of Wisconsin–Parkside The University of Wisconsin System has taken a big step toward helping more low- and moderate-income students attain a bachelor’s degree. The new Wisconsin Tuition Promise will ensure that qualified students can attend any university within the UW System tuition free. The new program will assist an estimated […]

August 18, 2022

GREEN BAY, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today voted unanimously to approve UW System’s $262.6 million operating budget request for the 2023-25 biennium, which includes funding for the Wisconsin Tuition Promise. Wisconsin Tuition Promise is a new initiative slated to start in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can […]

August 18, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – A University of Wisconsin System education is affordable for most students, including in comparison to national averages, peers, and other Midwestern universities. But low- to moderate-income students are less likely to enroll, suggesting the overall cost of a bachelor’s degree is becoming increasingly out of reach for that segment of students. Those […]

August 15, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the creation of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a new initiative starting in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without paying tuition or fees. The goal of the program is to increase the number of state residents […]

July 11, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System issued these statements today after the announcement that UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer: “Becky has contributed enormously to the success of UW-Madison and the University of Wisconsin System. We are grateful to have benefited from her leadership at UW-Madison. She is […]

June 24, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “We know that abortion remains a highly contentious issue that directly affects our students. We are reviewing the U.S. Supreme Court decision to determine what impact it may have on our universities. Like others, we will monitor the legal process surrounding this issue […]

June 23, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Fifty years ago today, the strongest federal protection prohibiting sexual discrimination in schools, universities, and educational programs receiving federal funding was signed into law. Since its enactment, Title IX has had an enduring impact on gender equity by revolutionizing women’s access to athletics […]

June 23, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Over the last 50 years, hundreds of thousands of low-income students have received a University of Wisconsin education with the help of a Pell Grant. This bipartisan aid program helps two of every five university students in the country receive an education. In […]

June 10, 2022

Educators in Milwaukee, River Falls, and Eau Claire recognized for work to support student success MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of […]

June 10, 2022

MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday elected Regent Karen Walsh to a one-year term as president. Walsh, a graduate of UW-Madison and previously regent vice president, succeeds Edmund Manydeeds III, who has served as president since June 2021. Regents also elected Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost as vice president. […]

June 9, 2022

MILWAUKEE – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents officially welcomed Jay O. Rothman today as the 9th President of the UW System. “I am truly humbled by this opportunity,” said Rothman, the former CEO and chairman of the Foley & Lardner law firm in Milwaukee since 2011 and member of the firm since […]

June 9, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a 2022-23 annual operating budget that continues a tuition freeze for in-state undergraduates as recommended by System President Jay Rothman. Resident undergraduate tuition hasn’t changed since fiscal year 2013-14. “Keeping our universities affordable and accessible is a priority, and thanks to the funding we […]

June 6, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards at its next meeting in Milwaukee on June 10. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. “This year’s outstanding award […]

May 20, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—People with coding and data analytics skills are in high demand in Wisconsin. For instance, the occupational outlook for web developers alone in the state is projected to grow by 9.1% through 2028 — well above the average demand for other positions. And now more than ever, adult learners are turning to universities to […]

May 18, 2022

MADISON, Wis.— Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Michael J. Falbo, interim President of the UW System, today appointed a 12-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Whitewater chancellor. Regent Amy Blumenfeld Bogost will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Lynn Gilbertson, Associate Professor […]

May 16, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Jennifer L. Mnookin, Dean of the School of Law and Ralph and Shirley Shapiro Professor of Law at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been named the 30th leader of the University of Wisconsin–Madison. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Mnookin’s appointment as chancellor, following a recommendation […]

May 5, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today the selection of the 2022–2023 Wisconsin Teaching Fellows & Scholars. This year’s program participants come from all the System’s 13 universities except for UW-Madison. Wisconsin Teaching Fellows and Scholars must demonstrate excellent teaching skills and have a curiosity about student learning to be nominated by Provosts. The […]

May 4, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System is moving forward on initiatives to provide telehealth counseling, support, and intervention as an additional option to students seeking mental health services. Gov. Tony Evers has allocated $5 million in American Recovery Plan Act funds to provide UW System students additional access to mental health supports. The services are […]

April 27, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today five finalists for the position of chancellor of UW-Madison, the System’s flagship university with 47,000 students and 24,000 faculty and staff. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 21-member Search and Screen Committee led by […]

April 14, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo has named Johannes Britz as interim Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs for the UW System. Britz will succeed Anny Morrobel-Sosa, who announced her resignation effective May 31. Britz is currently Provost and Senior Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at UW–Milwaukee, where he […]

April 12, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo issued this statement today: “State support for its public universities here in Wisconsin has fallen from around 30 percent in 2002 to 18 percent today. While students and families are picking up more of the costs of education, student aid has also fallen behind. Declining […]

April 8, 2022

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today presented its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. The awards recognize outstanding career achievements in teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. “This is a welcome reminder of what a treasure we have […]

April 8, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved liberal arts transfer associate degrees at eight Wisconsin technical colleges that will guarantee that students can transfer credits to UW System universities. The associate degree approvals result from months of discussion between UW System and Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) academic experts and cover […]

April 7, 2022

STEVENS POINT, Wis. – Five students representing five universities around the University of Wisconsin System came before the Board of Regents Thursday with passionate pleas for greater and more coordinated engagement in sustainability efforts. The student panel was a focal point of a larger presentation on UW System’s sustainability initiatives. “We need to help people […]

April 7, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today named Provost and Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs Tammy Evetovich as interim Chancellor of UW-Platteville. Evetovich will begin that position June 1. Evetovich replaces Dennis J. Shields, who is departing to become President of the Southern University System and Chancellor of Southern University and […]

April 5, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo announced today the UW System will launch the Student Perceptions of Campus Free Speech Survey on Thursday, April 7. The survey of students at the UW System’s 13 public universities aims to measure and analyze undergraduate students’ perception of free speech and freedom of expression […]

April 5, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2022 Regent Scholar Awards. They will be honored at the next Board of Regents meeting on April 7. The awards recognize UW System faculty for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. “These Regent Scholars illustrate the exemplary research, […]

April 4, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today announced that John Chenoweth will take over as interim chancellor of UW-Whitewater effective Tuesday, April 5. Chenoweth, the university’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, replaces Jim Henderson, who resigned as interim chancellor effective today. “This is an unexpected situation, but I am […]

April 4, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 30th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored April 8 at the next Regents meeting. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Each recipient is […]

March 16, 2022

When I left my parents’ farm in Elroy to attend UW-Madison, we were so poor that I carried my belongings in a paper bag instead of a suitcase. I went on to earn a law degree, serve in the legislature, get elected to four terms as governor, lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]

March 15, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “It is with sadness and regret that I announce the passing of James R. Klauser. Jim’s contributions to the people of Wisconsin were extraordinary and today Wisconsin lost a man who helped build Wisconsin into what it is today. He was 83. “For a decade, […]

March 11, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands of minors, especially during […]

March 8, 2022

MADISON, Wis.— UW System Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III and UW System President Tommy Thompson issued these statements today regarding the passing of Margaret Farrow: UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III: “In the four years she served on the UW System Board of Regents (2013-2017), Margaret Farrow was an accomplished, wise, and […]

March 2, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the University of Wisconsin System will showcase their work next week as Research in the Rotunda returns to the state Capitol. This year marks the 18th annual event, which takes place Wednesday, March 9, from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., in the […]

March 1, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine as they fight against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their homeland. The University of Wisconsin System educates a handful of Ukrainian international students, and we will support them to the best of our ability during this time […]

February 16, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson is working with university chancellors to begin removing current mandatory mask requirements on campus with the intent to withdraw them as soon as March 1 and no later than spring break. Thompson said widespread vaccination on university campuses and the rapidly decreasing prevalence of COVID-19 in campus […]

February 15, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson and UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III issued this statement tonight: “We appreciate Gov. Evers’ commitment to public higher education and his recognition of the vital role the University of Wisconsin System plays in improving lives and communities across our state. This funding will help us keep our universities […]

February 11, 2022

MADISON, Wis. – In his final appearance before the Board of Regents, University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson told Regents Friday that he will continue to champion the UW System, “the state’s greatest asset, other than its people.” “While I am stepping down from the UW System next month, I am not stepping down […]

February 11, 2022

University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued these prepared remarks today at the Board of Regents meeting. View President Thompson’s farewell remarks.

February 10, 2022

MADISON, Wis. — University of Wisconsin–Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank urged the audience at today’s Board of Regents meeting not to take the success of the state’s flagship university for granted. “If we aren’t working every day to maintain and grow this quality, it will start to erode.  Maintaining quality requires maintaining the support of the […]

February 7, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 14th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 11 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 […]

January 21, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—Jay O. Rothman will take office as the next University of Wisconsin System President after a unanimous Board of Regents vote today to offer him the position. Rothman, 62, is chairman and CEO of the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee. His appointment begins June 1 and he will earn $550,000 annually. […]

January 14, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—The Special Regent Committee for the University of Wisconsin System Presidential Search has identified two finalists who have agreed to be interviewed for the position next week. The finalists are: Jay O. Rothman, chairman and CEO of the law firm Foley & Lardner LLP in Milwaukee. He has served in that role since June […]

January 7, 2022

MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III issued this statement today: “Tommy Thompson was the right man at the right time. His leadership has helped carry us through a pandemic and set the standard for managing during a crisis. As important, President Thompson has been a relentless champion of the […]