News - December 2024
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Universities of Wisconsin continue to promote civil discourse, academic freedom (day 2 news summary)
December 6, 2024
MADISON – The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Friday its annual report on the UWs’ ongoing commitment to academic freedom and freedom of expression. “Freedom of expression is a concept that is deeply woven into the fabric of academia and – like many of our counterparts across the country – we’ve […]
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Universities of Wisconsin focused on building for the future (day 1 news summary)
December 5, 2024
MADISON – The Universities of Wisconsin presented the Board of Regents on Thursday with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to date. UWs President Jay Rothman reminded Regents of the four guiding strategic objectives under the plan adopted by the Board in December 2022: Enhance the student experience and social […]
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Universities of Wisconsin honor Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2024
December 4, 2024
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 12 recipients of the 2024 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 Universities of Wisconsin as well as communities across the […]
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Universities of Wisconsin honor achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies through 2024 awards
13 honorees of 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People
December 4, 2024
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 honorees of the 2024 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 and […]
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Universities of Wisconsin Administration releases its financial assessment
December 2, 2024
MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today the public release of the financial assessment of the Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA). It is the final review performed by a third-party reviewer. “These reviews have helped us refine steps to eliminate structural deficits at a number of our universities and embark on a path […]