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  1. UW System President Thompson announces student vaccination incentive

    July 25, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced a new incentive program that provides an opportunity for UW students vaccinated against COVID-19 to win a $7,000 scholarship. Under the “70 for 70” campaign, vaccinated students who attend universities that achieve at least 70 percent vaccination rates will be eligible for one of 70 […]

  2. UW System is a solution to workforce needs

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    July 22, 2021

    Employers across Wisconsin have one thing on their mind as we emerge from the worst of the COVID-19 pandemic: Employees. They can’t get enough. Yet, from Superior to Kenosha, Platteville to Green Bay, Barron County to Rock County, and everywhere in between, the solution is right in front of us: the University of Wisconsin. Each […]

  3. UW System Presidential Search Committee named

    July 9, 2021

    Revised September 13, 2021, to reflect the addition of a committee member.  MADISON, Wis.—Edmund Manydeeds III, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, today appointed a 21-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW System President. Current President Tommy Thompson has been serving in an interim role since July […]

  4. UW System statement on state budget

    July 8, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson and Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III issued this statement today: “The University of Wisconsin is the state’s greatest asset next to its people. We thank Gov. Evers and the legislature for their leadership in providing significant investments in the university’s mission, especially critical improvements in our infrastructure […]

  5. UW System awards $1 million in scholarships to 267 students

    Awardees are first under new Regents Opportunity Scholarship

    July 7, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that 267 UW System students will share $1 million in scholarships under the new Wisconsin Regents Opportunity Scholarship program. The program provides scholarships to underrepresented and deserving students in one of three phases of their higher education pursuit: prior to enrollment, while continuing studies, and […]

  6. Thompson announces new Vice President for Office of University Relations

    Jeff Buhrandt succeeds Scott Neitzel, who resigns after playing a key role during a challenging year

    July 6, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that he has named Jeff Buhrandt as Interim Vice President for University Relations, replacing Scott Neitzel who is resigning his position after helping guide UW System during the coronavirus pandemic. “Scott’s budget and management experience was key to helping me navigate the many challenges presented […]

  7. UW System pandemic response critical for Wisconsin

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    June 23, 2021

    “Having launched a vaccination site at a few campuses, the System did save the state, and I want to say that publicly. The System saved the state, in its responsibility and its actions.” Those are the words of one of our newest members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, Dr. Ashok Rai, President […]

  8. UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson resigns; former UW System leader Jim Henderson named interim

    Chancellor cites health condition

    June 17, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson has resigned, citing health concerns. Thompson appointed former UW System Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Jim Henderson as interim chancellor. “I am deeply saddened to learn of Dwight’s personal health challenges, and I thank him for his service […]

  9. UW System President Tommy Thompson statement on capital budget

    June 8, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “We appreciate the committee’s investment in maintenance and repair funding for our current facilities, and in moving forward critical projects throughout the UW System. These are much needed investments that will ensure our students have the important educational opportunities they need to graduate […]

  10. UW System President Thompson statement on budget lapse elimination

    June 8, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “When Governor Evers announced the lapses, I understood his desire to be fiscally responsible during the pandemic, and we worked closely with him to create a workable plan for UW System’s share. “Now that Wisconsin is coming out of those difficult times, I […]