News

  1. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson and UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III on State of the State address

    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 […]

  2. In farewell address, President Tommy Thompson recounts shared accomplishments (day 2 news summary)

    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 […]

  3. UW System President Tommy Thompson’s farewell remarks to Board of Regents

    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.

  4. UW-Madison Chancellor Blank presents her final report to the Board (day 1 news summary)

    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 […]

  5. UW System Board of Regents announces 2022 Diversity Awards

    Educators in Eau Claire, La Crosse, and Platteville recognized for work to support student success

    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 […]

  6. UW System Board of Regents selects Jay O. Rothman as next System President

    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. […]

  7. Special Regent Committee announces two finalists for UW System President

    Candidate interviews next week

    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 […]

  8. Statement by UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III

    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 […]

  9. Tribal Consultation Policy sets stage for collaboration between UW System and Wisconsin’s Tribal Nations (day 2 news summary)

    December 10, 2021

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved a new policy to develop strong, collaborative relationships with the sovereign American Indian tribes in Wisconsin. “As the state’s public university, the UW System has an obligation to serve each American Indian Tribe in Wisconsin to its fullest capacity,” said Regent […]

  10. UW System Board of Regents approves tribal consultation policy

    December 10, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today approved a new policy to develop strong, collaborative relationships with the sovereign American Indian tribes in Wisconsin. The Tribal Consultation policy reflects the System’s commitment to government-to-government relationships with the tribes, including regular communication related to research, agreements, initiatives, and policies that have an impact […]