News - August 2024

  1. Universities of Wisconsin announce Wisconsin Tuition Promise for 2025-26 cohort

    August 2, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced the Wisconsin Tuition Promise will fund a new cohort of students starting in fall 2025. Listen: President Rothman audio message about Wisconsin Tuition Promise Students who come from families earning $55,000 or less annually will be able to attend one of 11 UWs without having to […]

  2. President Rothman names veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

    August 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today named veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls. The appointment takes effect Sept. 7. Martin will succeed Maria Gallo, who announced today that she will retire from UW-River Falls. “Mike Martin has extensive experience as a higher education leader and has […]

  3. UWs leadership statements on announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo

    August 1, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman and UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost issued the following statements today regarding the announcement by UW-River Falls Chancellor Maria Gallo. UW System Board of Regents President Amy B. Bogost: “As the 20th leader of UW-River Falls, Chancellor Gallo remained focused on student success, affordability, […]