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  1. Universities of Wisconsin Administration releases its financial assessment

    December 2, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman announced today the public release of the financial assessment of the Universities of Wisconsin Administration (UWSA). It is the final review performed by a third-party reviewer. “These reviews have helped us refine steps to eliminate structural deficits at a number of our universities and embark on a path […]

  2. UW-Oshkosh Chancellor Search and Screen Committee Named

    November 21, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, today appointed a 14-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Oshkosh (UWO) chancellor. Regent Ashok Rai will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Andrew Smock, Associate Professor, Department of […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin fall 2024 enrollment up 1.2 percent, or 1,900 students

    October 29, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Fall 2024 enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin rose by 1.2 percent, or 1,900 students, for a total of 164,431 students, according to official 10th day enrollment counts released today. It’s the second straight year of enrollment growth across Wisconsin’s 13 public universities. “Wisconsin students and parents continue to value a Universities of Wisconsin […]

  4. University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    October 25, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, today appointed a 16-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Milwaukee (UWM) chancellor. Regent Joan Prince will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Gillian Rodger, Chair and Professor, Department […]

  5. Universities of Wisconsin, Alliant Energy recognize outstanding students, instructors for 2024

    October 24, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Two Universities of Wisconsin students and four educators are being recognized today by the Universities of Wisconsin and Alliant Energy Foundation for their outstanding achievements. The Alliant Energy Erroll B. Davis, Jr. Achievement Awards recognize the outstanding academic and community-service efforts of students from traditionally underrepresented minority groups who are pursuing a degree in […]

  6. Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2024

    Award honors staff at UW-La Crosse, UW-Platteville, UW-Stout for work supporting UWs mission

    September 23, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UWs highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2024 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, September 26. The awards, […]

  7. Universities of Wisconsin preliminary enrollment up overall despite federal student aid disruptions, lack of tuition promise, campus closures

    Eight universities show enrollment growth

    September 16, 2024

    EDITOR’S NOTE: This news release corrects the 2025-27 state budget request amount. MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) this fall increased by more than 1,000 students overall, including higher enrollments at eight universities, according to preliminary estimates based on first-day student counts. Listen: President Rothman audio message about preliminary enrollment The increase comes despite severe challenges […]

  8. Universities of Wisconsin faculty, staff, & students invited to apply for civil dialogue grants

    September 11, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue (WICCD) invites faculty, staff, and students at the Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) to apply for grants that enhance democracy through civil dialogue in a robust marketplace of ideas. WICCD offers grants each fall and spring in four areas: research, events and related activities, assessment, and curriculum […]

  9. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”

    August 19, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today proposed a 2025-27 budget request that would allow the state’s public universities to shed its ranking of 43rd of 50 states in public funding and reach the national median. The two-year request will be presented to the Board of Regents on Thursday. If approved, the request will […]

  10. Universities of Wisconsin release updated Facts & Trends document highlighting key data

    Updated national numbers show Wisconsin still ranks 43rd of 50 states in state funding nationally for four-year higher education

    August 7, 2024

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today published its latest Facts & Trends data book, a compendium of key statistics affecting the state’s 13 public universities including information on state funding trends, talent development and degree production, enrollment and participation rates, affordability and tuition, and infrastructure. “Facts & Trends describes the challenges facing our universities while […]