News - March 2025

  1. Dr. Thomas Gibson named chancellor of UW-Milwaukee

    March 31, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Thomas Gibson, chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point, has been named the next Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee. He is its 10th leader. The Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents today unanimously approved Gibson’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Gibson will assume the leadership post on or […]

  2. Universities of Wisconsin student research to be featured in Capitol Rotunda on Wednesday, April 2

    More than 100 undergraduate students from the Universities of Wisconsin will display and discuss their research findings at the Wisconsin Capitol

    March 31, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the Universities of Wisconsin will showcase their work Wednesday, April 2, at the UWs’ annual Research in the Rotunda event at the state Capitol. Lawmakers, employers, alumni, and the public are invited to attend. This year marks the 21st annual showcase of the UWs’ […]

  3. Michael Carney named interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire

    March 26, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman has named Michael Carney as interim chancellor of UW-Eau Claire effective July 1. Carney, currently the interim provost and vice chancellor of academic affairs, will replace Chancellor Jim Schmidt, who was announced today as president of James Madison University in Harrisonburg, Va. “Michael Carney is a terrific scientist […]

  4. UW-Milwaukee chancellor finalists named

    March 18, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced four finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, an R1 (Research I) doctoral university that enrolls 23,000 students and offers 214 academic programs. A Special Regent Committee selected the finalists from a list of candidates identified by a 16-member Search and Screen […]

  5. President Rothman’s statement on UW-Madison’s review of employee financial mismanagement

    March 14, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Stewardship of student and public resources is essential, and I am disappointed with the lack of judgment exhibited by the employee identified in the university’s review. This type of mismanagement is unacceptable, and we will do everything we can to protect the investments made […]

  6. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman appoints scholar Michael Ford to lead Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue

    March 11, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today announced his appointment of public policy scholar Michael Ford as leader of the Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue. Ford most recently was the EAA C.R. Meyer Endowed Professor of Public Administration at UW-Oshkosh and director of the Whitburn Center for Governance and Policy Research based […]

  7. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget proposal

    March 10, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today on Gov. Evers’ 2025-27 capital budget proposal: “Governor Evers’ UWs capital budget provides key funding necessary for building repairs and renovations as well as critical new projects that modernize classroom and research facilities. His proposal ensures Wisconsin is continuing to build opportunities for future […]

  8. Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty discuss impact of federal health research funding on Wisconsin

    March 6, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—From lifestyle recommendations that will help fight off Alzheimer’s disease symptoms to job creation to economic growth, Universities of Wisconsin, UW–Madison, and UW-Milwaukee leaders and faculty today discussed the importance of federal research funding on the people and communities of Wisconsin. The remarks came at a news conference Thursday in the wake of a […]