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  1. Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich named new chancellor of UW-Platteville

    Appointment takes effect immediately

    April 25, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today unanimously approved Evetovich’s appointment, following a recommendation made by a selection committee. Evetovich will assume the leadership post immediately. Evetovich served as the Provost […]

  2. Rep. Emerson, Sen. James, UW-Eau Claire scholars to join UW System on “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” panel

    Discussion, moderated by UW System President Jay Rothman, to take place Monday, April 24, at 12 p.m., at UW-Eau Claire

    April 19, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue is hosting a panel discussion Monday, April 24, on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace of ideas at our public universities. “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” will take place at UW-Eau Claire’s Centennial Hall, room 1614, 1698 Park Avenue, Eau […]

  3. Speaker Vos, Senator Larson, national free speech advocate to join UW System on “Fostering Marketplace of Ideas” panel

    Discussion, moderated by UW System President Jay Rothman, to take place Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., at UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha

    April 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue is hosting a panel discussion Friday, April 21, on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace of ideas at our public universities. “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” will take place at UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha’s Lunt-Fontanne Theatre, 1500 N. University Drive, Waukesha, […]

  4. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke named interim chancellor of UW-Parkside

    April 4, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 with the departure of Chancellor Debbie Ford. Menke replaces Ford, who will become Chancellor of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. Ford has been […]

  5. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2023

    Educators at UW-Superior, UW-Parkside, and UW-Green Bay recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    March 27, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 31st annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored March 31 at the next Regents meeting. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Each recipient is […]

  6. UW System President Rothman details tuition and fee increase

    March 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. Rothman earlier this month outlined the average 5% increase in resident undergraduate tuition and fees before the Assembly Committee on Colleges and Universities. The exact increase would vary at each of the 13 […]

  7. UW-Platteville chancellor finalists named

    March 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, a 6,500-student university in the southwest corner of the state that offers more than 50 undergraduate majors, 10 graduate programs, 60 minors, 15 pre-professional programs, and 30 certificates. A Special Regent Committee selected […]

  8. UW-Parkside Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    March 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW-Parkside chancellor. Regent Kyle Weatherly will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Adrienne Viramontes, Professor and Department Chair, College of Arts […]

  9. UW System undergraduates showcase research in Capitol Rotunda in 19th annual event

    March 8, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Today, more than 100 outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the University of Wisconsin System, together with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings with state legislators, state leaders, UW alumni, and other supporters at the UW System’s 19th annual Research in the Rotunda event in the State Capitol. “Championing the undergraduate research of […]

  10. UW System Board of Regents announces 2023 Diversity Awards

    Educators at UW-Stout, UW-Madison, and UW-River Falls recognized for work to support student success

    February 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 15th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 10 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster access and success for students who are members of historically underrepresented populations. Each recipient is awarded $7,500 […]