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  1. UW System President Jay Rothman statement on the 50th anniversary of the Pell Grant

    June 23, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman issued this statement today: “Over the last 50 years, hundreds of thousands of low-income students have received a University of Wisconsin education with the help of a Pell Grant. This bipartisan aid program helps two of every five university students in the country receive an education. In […]

  2. Statement from UW System Interim President Michael J. Falbo on Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing need for state investment in student financial aid

    April 12, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo issued this statement today: “State support for its public universities here in Wisconsin has fallen from around 30 percent in 2002 to 18 percent today. While students and families are picking up more of the costs of education, student aid has also fallen behind. Declining […]

  3. 2022 Regent Scholar Awards: UW System recognizes three professors for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

    April 5, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2022 Regent Scholar Awards. They will be honored at the next Board of Regents meeting on April 7. The awards recognize UW System faculty for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. “These Regent Scholars illustrate the exemplary research, […]

  4. UW-Whitewater Provost John Chenoweth named interim chancellor

    April 4, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System Interim President Michael J. Falbo today announced that John Chenoweth will take over as interim chancellor of UW-Whitewater effective Tuesday, April 5. Chenoweth, the university’s provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs, replaces Jim Henderson, who resigned as interim chancellor effective today. “This is an unexpected situation, but I am […]

  5. UW System deserves your support, faces challenges head on

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    March 16, 2022

    When I left my parents’ farm in Elroy to attend UW-Madison, we were so poor that I carried my belongings in a paper bag instead of a suitcase. I went on to earn a law degree, serve in the legislature, get elected to four terms as governor, lead the U.S. Department of Health and Human […]

  6. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on the passing of James R. Klauser

    March 15, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “It is with sadness and regret that I announce the passing of James R. Klauser. Jim’s contributions to the people of Wisconsin were extraordinary and today Wisconsin lost a man who helped build Wisconsin into what it is today. He was 83. “For a decade, […]

  7. UW System bolsters youth protection on campuses

    March 11, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a policy requiring all System universities to enhance their safety standards and protocols for protection of minors participating in university-sponsored events. He also announced the launch of a new youth activity database to document registration and compliance of youth activities. “Thousands of minors, especially during […]

  8. Statements from UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III and UW System President Tommy Thompson on the passing of Margaret Farrow

    March 8, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.— UW System Board of Regents President Edmund Manydeeds III and UW System President Tommy Thompson issued these statements today regarding the passing of Margaret Farrow: UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III: “In the four years she served on the UW System Board of Regents (2013-2017), Margaret Farrow was an accomplished, wise, and […]

  9. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson in support of Ukraine

    March 1, 2022

    MADISON, Wis.—UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “My heart goes out to the people of Ukraine as they fight against Vladimir Putin’s invasion of their homeland. The University of Wisconsin System educates a handful of Ukrainian international students, and we will support them to the best of our ability during this time […]

  10. 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 […]