Colleges and Universities

Representative Jim Piwowarczyk Slams Governor Evers’ Vetoes on ICE Detainers, UW Reform

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Debunking “400 year veto” myth: Republicans Refuse to Hear Rep. Cruz’s Plan to Lower Property Taxes – Fund Our Schools

Bill Hikes State Funding for Demonstration Charter School

Encouraging innovative education or taking funding from public schools?

UW System President Embraces AI

Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is transforming the state’s public universities.

Public Ed Needs Broad Investment, Not Special Treatment for a Single Charter School

Hutton Bill Limiting Hidden UW Course Fees Receives Assembly Hearing

State Could Pay Vets To Work in Rural Counties

Program is similar to existing grants offered to doctors, dentists who practice in rural areas.

Baldwin Leads Colleagues Calling Out Trumps Unnecessary Mass Firing at Dept. of Education That Will Harm Students Nationwide

Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program

Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.

Dual Enrollment Bill Aims To Make It Easier For High Schoolers To Take College Classes

One-in-four high school students already participate, but with stark divides based on district.

UW-Madison Closes DEI Division

The university is not ending any scholarships, support programs for minority students.

Wisconsin Higher Education Leaders Blast Student Aid Cuts in ‘Big, Beautiful Bill’

Bill, pending Senate approval, would make it harder for students to get student aid, attend technical college part time.

Wisconsin higher education leaders say reductions in federal financial aid will limit educational opportunities

Federal financial aid cuts loom large for Wisconsin students

Wisconsin Women in Government Opens 2025 Scholarship Applications

Republican Plan to Slash Federal Student Loans Threatens Wisconsin

Half of state students could be hit by cuts to Pell Grants, student loans and more.

Democrats Now Have Even Less Power on Assembly Committees

They gained 10 seats in Assembly, but Vos gives them lower percentage on committees.

Milwaukee Public Schools Still Trying To Recoup Money From GOP Insider’s Defunct Nonprofit

Gerard Randall owes MPS for services not provided by Milwaukee Education Partnership.

Rep-Elect Jim Piwowarczyk Named Vice Chair of Assembly’s Criminal Justice & Public Safety Committee

Speaker Vos Announces Assembly Standing Committee Membership

René Howard-Páez Named New President of St. Joan Antida High School

Current president, Marikris Coryell, transitions to new role at the school

Meet the Candidates For City Office

And read the analysis of each race and bios for each candidate.

Milwaukee Bucks Celebrates Black History Month & HBCU’s

UW Board of Regents announces 2024 Diversity Awards

Educators at UW-Green Bay, UW-Stout, and UW-Whitewater recognized for work to support student success

GOP Proposal Would Halt Gain-of-Function Research in Wisconsin

Method has been under scrutiny since COVID-19 pandemic.

Wisconsin DSPS Announces Partnership with State’s Private Colleges and Universities

Collaboration with WAICU aims to further streamline licensing for health care jobs

UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises

Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.

Protect the Rights of Student Journalists

17 states have passed such legislation. Wisconsin should do the same.

Marquette University education professor confirmed to Wisconsin’s Professional Standards Council for Teachers

GOP, RNC Leader Questioned Over No-Bid Contracts From Milwaukee Public Schools

Gerard Randall’s nonprofit received nearly $1.3 million from the district over the past decade. Leaders say he listed them as board officers without their knowledge.

Bills Targeting Transgender Youth Draw Heated Hearing At Capitol

Gov. Evers has vowed to veto bills.

GOP State Lawmakers Hold Hearing on UW System Liberal Bias

Hearing held in response to results of free speech survey.

GOP Legislators Plan Hearings on UW System’s Lack of ‘Intellectual Diversity’

Rep. Dave Murphy accuses universities of 'indoctrinating' students.

UW System President Rothman details tuition and fee increase

UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended

New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.

State Private Universities Enrollment Down 10%

Young people questioning value of college, given costs and likely student debt?

Evers Appoints 3 New UW Board of Regents Members

But will Republican Legislature approve the nominees?

UW System To Survey Students on Free Speech

Amid national debate on campus free speech, will gather data that might guide policy changes.

GOP Bill Would Penalize Colleges for Free Speech Violations

Colleges could lose funding and face lawsuits. Bill mirrors a Board of Regents resolution.

Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Reintroducing Bipartisan Bill to Seek Healing for Stolen Native Children and Their Communities

Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $10,000

Scholarship Program Supported by Financial Industry Promotes Financial Literacy

Senate Debates High School Sports Eligibility

Should virtual and charter school students be able to participate in district school’s extracurriculars?

Northwestern Mutual Expands New York City Presence

Firm opens two new offices in Harlem and Cedarhurst

More Layoffs Coming at Marquette?

University administrators say no. Staff fear more cuts to come.

Republicans Dare Evers to Veto Bill

Their COVID-19 bill includes immunity from liability for businesses violating pandemic restrictions.

Rep.Stubbs Statement on Committee Assignment

Troubles At Marquette University

$20 million shortfall, declining enrollment, half-empty dormitories, faculty discontent.

Midwest Colleges Experience 5.7% Enrollment Drop

Marquette University saw 16.5% drop in new freshman enrollment.

Gov. Evers Announces $8.3 Million for COVID-19 Testing at Wisconsin’s Private, Non-Profit, and Tribal Colleges and Universities

State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities

Report: Wisconsin’s public university funding below five neighboring states, down 42% since 2006.

Baldwin, Colleagues Unveil Bipartisan Bill to Expand National Service Dramatically in Next COVID-19 Relief Package

The CORPS Act is supported by more than 150 national service and public health organizations across the country

Southwest Wisconsin Money Smart Essay Contest Awards $5,000

Scholarship Program Promotes Financial Literacy, Supported by Financial Industry

Order of the City of Milwaukee Commissioner of Health Imposing a City-Wide “Stay-At-Home” Requirement to Mitigate the Spread of COVID-19

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to 2020 Census Complete Count Committee

Foxconn Announces First-Round Finalists of Year-Two “Smart Cities – Smart Futures” Competition

Foxconn continues three-year competition that awards up to $1 million in cash and technical support to Wisconsin students, faculty and staff

Carthage College Slashing Tuition by 30%

To reduce “sticker shock,” Kenosha college will cut tuition from $45,100 to $31,500.

Foxconn Kicks Off Year Two of Smart Cities Smart Futures Competition

Foxconn continues three-year competition that awards up to $1 million in cash and technical support to Wisconsin students, faculty, and staff

Rep. Shankland: Republican So-called “Campus Free Speech” Bill Likely To Do Just The Opposite

"I’m especially concerned about the far-reaching impact this legislation could have on freedom of speech on campus."

Senator Baldwin and Representative Levin Lead Effort to Create New Partnership with States to Provide Students at Community Colleges and Technical Schools More Affordability

America’s College Promise helps more students gain the skills needed to succeed

Rep. Shankland: Statement on Joint Finance Committee’s Vote on UW System

"I am thankful to Governor Evers for his leadership in investing in the UW System, and I know he will keep pushing for funding the tuition freeze and investing in our UW System."

Foxconn Announces Final Round Winners of “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” Competition

Concludes first year of $1 million competition with state, local academic partners

Foxconn Announces Second-Round Winners of “Smart Cities-Smart Futures” Competition

Students and faculty representing Wisconsin’s higher academic institutions recognized for their contributions to environmental sustainability, medical services, and transportation

In Support of Campus Free-Speech, Not Conservative Safe Spaces

"Free speech ought to mean free speech for everyone."

Foxconn Reveals First-round Winners of “Smart Cities—Smart Futures” Competition

Wisconsin’s higher education community comes together to develop ideas to improve health care, transportation, housing, and education across the state

Two Jesuits elected to Marquette University Board of Trustees

Marquette trustees serve three-year terms and may be re-elected to serve for a maximum of 12 years; they are volunteers and are not compensated for their service.

“Smart Cities—Smart Futures” Competition Draws Hundreds of Submissions, Supports Wisconsin Innovation

Wisconsin higher education community submits ideas aiming to help shape and change the future of health care, transportation, housing, and education

Marquette names Welburn new vice president for inclusive excellence

"What I am most excited about is our embrace of ‘inclusive excellence’ because we are at our best when we are diverse."

Governor Walker Celebrates Manufacturing Day at Automation Components in Middleton

"Wisconsin is a top 10 state for manufacturing jobs since we took office, and it’s because of great companies like Automation Components."

Is John McAdams a Bully?

MU professor calls it free speech. But faculty seeks new policy against cyberbullying.

Governor Walker Highlights Wisconsin’s Strong Economy at the Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce Executives Annual Conference

"With our unemployment rate at or below 3% for seven consecutive months, it’s clear our state is moving forward..."

Foxconn Launches $1 Million “Smart Cities—Smart Futures” Competition

Encouraging Participation by Students, Faculty, and Staff Across Wisconsin this Fall to Generate Ideas for Smart Cities; Unveils Website for More Information on this Exciting Competition

Marquette University statement on Wisconsin Supreme Court decision

This case has always been about Associate Professor John McAdams’ conduct toward a student teacher.

Randy Bryce Releases Education Platform

Ahead of March for Our Lives, Bryce shares with students where he stands on the issues that affect them

U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin Introduces Legislation to Make Community and Technical School More Affordable

America's College Promise Act is an investment in workforce readiness and our economy

Governor Walker Announces Wisconsin Career Creator Plan to Support Long-Term Workforce Development Needs

$20 million investment will improve worker training and education opportunities

HBCU College Fair Coming to Milwaukee

There are more than 105 Historically Black Colleges and Universities’s and 37 Tribal Colleges and Universities in the United States.

Milwaukee Film Announces Full Black Lens Program Lineup

John Ridley returns with new documentary Let It Fall: Los Angeles 1982-1992. Program expands with total of 8 feature films and 2 shorts programs

Rep. Wachs Comments on “Wisconsin Campus Free Speech Act”

This legislation uses draconian sanctions to try to strong-arm students into staying silent.

Rep. Barca Announces Democratic Committee Assignments for Upcoming Legislative Session

“I am excited about the wealth of experience, dedication and talent our Democratic members will bring to their respective committees”

Wachs Responds to Yet Another Republican Attack on UW-Madison

“...Republicans only seem to care about the University of Wisconsin when they are offended by what is being taught, and not when it comes to properly funding our UW System to compete in today’s economy.”

EPA Recognizes Milwaukee’s Goodkind as Outstanding Food Recovery Challenge Participant

More than 800 governments, businesses and organizations participated in EPA’s Food Recovery Challenge.

Marquette names Father Tom Krettek as next vice president for mission and ministry

University also promotes Lora Strigens to vice president for planning and strategy

Mount Mary President Eileen Mihm Schwalbach Stepping Down as President in 2017

Dr. Schwalbach presided over the change of then Mount Mary College to Mount Mary University.

Rep. Wachs Calls for Hearings on UW System Cuts

"We simply cannot sustain the continued attack on higher education in Wisconsin."

Governor Scott Walker Signs 58 Bills Into Law

Acts 200 - 257.

Rep. Wachs Votes for Meaningful Relief for College Students, Loan Borrowers

Republicans reject several Democratic alternatives, offer nothing more than election-year Band-Aids

Reps. Shankland, Wachs Introduce Legislation to Increase Higher Ed Financial Aid

Over 36,000 UW & Tech College students denied aid in 2014-15 due to lack of state funding

Baldwin, Collins, Casey, Portman Lead Majority of Senate in Bipartisan Effort to Save Student Loan Program

Critical lifeline for low-income students expired on September 30

GOP Cuts to UW System Hurt Wisconsin Students

Board of Regents approves UW-Madison request to lift nonresident cap

Rep. Wachs Calls for State Action on Student Loans

End of longtime Federal Perkins Loan Program hurts Wisconsin students