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  1. University of Wisconsin System statements on Chancellor Blank’s announcement today

    October 11, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—UW-Madison Chancellor Rebecca Blank announced today that she will be leaving the university to assume the leadership of Northwestern University in Evanston, Ill. UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III and UW System President Tommy Thompson issued these statements today: UW System Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III: “Chancellor Blank is an extraordinary leader whose […]

  2. Regents announce University Staff Excellence Awards for 2021

    Inaugural awards honor staff in Green Bay, Milwaukee, and Kenosha for work to support UW System mission

    October 4, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of the inaugural University Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its university staff. The 2021 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, October 8. […]

  3. UW-Stout reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations

    September 29, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Stout has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “Momentum continues to build across the UW System for student vaccination,” said System President Tommy Thompson. “I thank the students and employees at UW-Stout for their commitment to health and safety. This is a great accomplishment.” […]

  4. Student demand for UW counseling services high, key to keeping them enrolled

    September 27, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—More than 80 percent of University of Wisconsin System students who sought mental health counseling at their universities during the last academic year reported improvements in their well-being, and four of five who considered dropping out over the last eight years said counseling helped them stay enrolled. The latest Counseling Impact Assessment Report for […]

  5. UW System announces two additional universities have reached 70% threshold

    Vax Up! “70 for 70” deadline extended by two weeks

    September 24, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The UW System announced today that two additional universities have now attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students: UW Oshkosh and UW-Whitewater. “Thanks to the students and all the university employees at UW Oshkosh and UW-Whitewater for helping us reach this goal,” said UW System President Tommy Thompson.  “Like me, they want to […]

  6. New credit transfer agreement to benefit Wisconsin students

    UW System, WTCS collaborate for seamless credit transfer

    September 22, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) have signed a historic agreement that makes it easier for students to transfer from among up to 72 credits between the two higher education systems. The agreement, effective Sept. 1, meets a statutory requirement that the two systems identify at least 72 […]

  7. UW System enrollment drops 1% for the fall semester, according to initial estimates

    September 22, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today released an initial fall 2021 enrollment estimate of 163,708 students, an estimated 1 percent decrease compared to fall 2020 based on initial first-day figures. UW System typically discloses only final fall enrollment figures, and typically later in the semester, but is again announcing initial estimates based on first-day […]

  8. UW System returns to pre-pandemic levels of in-person instruction for Fall 2021

    September 21, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the System has returned to pre-pandemic levels of in-person undergraduate instruction for Fall 2021 while prioritizing the health and safety of the campus community. Systemwide, 85 percent of undergraduate courses are being delivered in person, he said. That exceeds the goal of 75 percent […]

  9. UW System nursing, pharmacy students eligible for tuition credit in fall 2021

    August 31, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System nursing and pharmacy students will have another opportunity to receive a $500 tuition credit for providing COVID-19 vaccinations and booster shots, UW System President Tommy Thompson announced today. Funding from the state Department of Health Services makes this additional opportunity available for vaccines and boosters administered from September 1 to […]

  10. 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 […]