News

  1. UW System President Jay Rothman statement on Chancellor Ford’s announcement today

    February 2, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford announced today that she will be leaving the university to assume the leadership of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. UW System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Debbie has been an extraordinary leader at UW-Parkside, and it is bittersweet to see our friend and a fantastic leader […]

  2. UW System President Jay Rothman announces results of free speech survey

    February 1, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the results of the System’s survey of student attitudes on free speech and free expression. Rothman said more than 10,000 students responded to the survey, with a profile that parallels the UW System student body resulting in a solid sample with low margins […]

  3. UW System President to discuss free speech survey results

    Panel discussion on free speech and civil dialogue on campus to follow release of survey results

    January 31, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman will discuss results of the survey on free speech at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 1, at UW Oshkosh. More than 10,000 students from across the UW System responded to the survey sent out last fall. The news conference takes place Wednesday, Feb. 1, from […]

  4. Why civil dialogue is vital to citizenship

    By Jay Rothman, President, University of Wisconsin System

    November 17, 2022

    I’ve had the pleasure of speaking with hundreds of students in the early days of my tenure as University of Wisconsin System president. They’re smart, enthusiastic, and brimming with ideas to make the world better. One of those ideas captured my attention because it addressed a topic that’s been on my mind lately – civil […]

  5. UW System encourages students, parents to fill out the FAFSA to secure federal financial aid

    New Wisconsin Tuition Promise requires FAFSA filing

    September 29, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the launch of a new social media campaign to encourage students and parents to fill out the FAFSA, the Free Application for Federal Student Aid. The FAFSA filing period for the 2023-24 academic year begins Saturday, Oct. 1, and Rothman said the application […]

  6. UW-Platteville Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    September 27, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed a 13-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Platteville chancellor. Regent Cris Peterson will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Christina Curras, Professor and Department Chair, Civil and Environmental […]

  7. UW System President Jay Rothman and Chancellors announce Wisconsin Tuition Promise

    Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free

    August 15, 2022

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the creation of the Wisconsin Tuition Promise, a new initiative starting in fall 2023 to ensure underserved Wisconsin students can attend any UW System university without paying tuition or fees. The goal of the program is to increase the number of state residents […]

  8. UW System statements regarding UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank

    July 11, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System issued these statements today after the announcement that UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank has been diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer: “Becky has contributed enormously to the success of UW-Madison and the University of Wisconsin System. We are grateful to have benefited from her leadership at UW-Madison. She is […]

  9. UW System President Jay Rothman statement on Supreme Court Roe v. Wade decision

    June 24, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “We know that abortion remains a highly contentious issue that directly affects our students. We are reviewing the U.S. Supreme Court decision to determine what impact it may have on our universities. Like others, we will monitor the legal process surrounding this issue […]

  10. UW System President Jay Rothman statement on the 50th anniversary of Title IX

    June 23, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Fifty years ago today, the strongest federal protection prohibiting sexual discrimination in schools, universities, and educational programs receiving federal funding was signed into law. Since its enactment, Title IX has had an enduring impact on gender equity by revolutionizing women’s access to athletics […]