1. Universities of Wisconsin preliminary enrollment up overall despite federal student aid disruptions, lack of tuition promise, campus closures

    Eight universities show enrollment growth

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This news release corrects the 2025-27 state budget request amount. MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) this fall increased by more than 1,000 students overall, including higher enrollments at eight universities, according to preliminary estimates based on first-day student counts. Listen: President Rothman audio message about preliminary enrollment The increase comes despite severe challenges […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin faculty, staff, & students invited to apply for civil dialogue grants

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum […]