Universities of Wisconsin System

State Assembly Passes Representative Piwowarczyk’s Bills

Marklein Statement on UW Regents’ Decision to Accept Negotiated Deal

Rothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities

Dr. Lynn D. Akey named new chancellor of UW-Parkside

Appointment takes effect January 2, 2024

Enrollment up, and steady, across the UW System

Year-over-year increase is first since 2014

How higher education can drive Wisconsin’s tech economy over time featured Sept. 14 in Wauwatosa

Wisconsin establishes consortium to expand its lead in biohealth

Group will enhance collaboration among public and private partners and speed innovation

Gov. Evers Delivers Radio Address on Special Session to Address State’s Chronic Workforce Challenges

Gov. Evers Signs 2023-25 Biennial Budget Making Historic Investments in Communities, Expanding Affordable Housing Statewide, Addressing PFAS

Gov. Evers enacts budget with over 50 line-item vetoes to provide child care and housing grants, target tax relief to working families, among others

Statement by UW System President Jay Rothman on budget committee announcement

WEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award

Gov. Evers Takes Action on Two Bills

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

WUWM announces David Lee as new general manager

UW System President Rothman details tuition and fee increase

UW-Platteville chancellor finalists named

Donors commit $2.1 million to UWM initiative dedicated to eliminating equity gap and helping students succeed

Gov. Evers Announces Plan to Protect Voting Rights, Democracy in Wisconsin

Governor's proposal makes voting easier and more accessible for eligible voters, supports local election administration, ensures elections remain free and secure

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Banning TikTok, Other Technologies from State-Issued Devices

Order directs technology division to prohibit use of certain technologies that could pose potential cybersecurity risks, threats to state

2022 Roundup: Gov. Evers Highlights 2022 Accomplishments

The United Performing Arts Fund Announces Scott Beightol as Board Chair and Five New Board Members

UW System to launch free speech survey, expand citizenship and civil dialogue initiatives

Gov. Evers, WEDC Announce $1 Million Initiative to Support Rural Entrepreneurs

WEDC, UW-Madison Division of Extension will collaborate to assist rural start-ups

New student enrollment at UW System main campuses highest since at least 2018

Gov. Evers Receives 2022 US Water Prize from the US Water Alliance

Gov. Evers Announces Wisconsin PFAS Action Council 2022 PFAS Action Plan Progress Report

UW System President Jay Rothman announces Wisconsin Tuition Promise with UW-Milwaukee, UW-Parkside and UW-Whitewater

Program starting in fall 2023 will help underserved students obtain a degree tuition-free

UW System statements regarding UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves $71 Million Projects Across Wisconsin

Projects include funding for the design of a new Wisconsin Historical Society Museum, new UW Madison Engineering Building, expansion of critical health care resources, and building improvements to improve safety, reduce energy usage and carbon emissions

UW Credit Union to Open Its 30th Branch on June 21 in Bay View

New downtown location supports self-service trend, community celebration scheduled for July

UW System Regents Elect Karen Walsh as President, Amy Blumenfeld Bogost as Vice President

UW System Regents vote to maintain tuition freeze for 2022-23

Statement from UW System Interim President Michael J. Falbo on Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing need for state investment in student financial aid

University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents approves liberal arts transfer degrees

Provost Tammy Evetovich named interim chancellor of UW-Platteville

Chancellor Dennis Shields to depart June 1

UW System to launch student free speech survey this week

Marquette University names Dr. Christine Navia vice president for inclusive excellence

Gov. Evers Signs 19 Bills

UW System bolsters youth protection on campuses

Gov. Evers Signs Two Bills to Support Service Members and their Families, Address Workforce Shortages

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson in support of Ukraine

Gov. Evers Signs Executive Order Calling Legislature into Special Session to Address Rising Costs Facing Families, Reduce Barriers to Employment, Invest in Our Schools

Governor’s special session legislation provides $600 surplus refund to Wisconsin family of four, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes

UW System moves to remove mask requirements

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson and UW Regent President Edmund Manydeeds III on State of the State address

Gov. Evers Delivers 2022 State of the State Address

Applications open February 22 for second round of Workforce Innovation Grants

Up to $40.5 million in grants available to promote local and regional solutions to workforce challenges

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $28 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

Gov. Evers Announces Plan Using Surplus Funds to Address Rising Costs, Barriers to Employment in Wisconsin

Governor’s plan provides $150 surplus refund to every Wisconsin resident, targeted relief for childcare and caregiver costs, and investments in education while holding the line on property taxes

UW System Board of Regents Selects Jay O. Rothman as Next System President

Rothman will be UW System’s eighth president, succeeding current interim President Tommy Thompson.

Special Regent Committee announces two finalists for UW System President

Candidate interviews next week

UW System announces new COVID-19 student health care worker initiative

Gov. Evers Announces State Building Commission Approves More than $60 Million in Projects Across Wisconsin

UW System Board of Regents approves tribal consultation policy

Ascendium awards UW System’s Prison Education Initiative $150,000 grant

President Thompson, UW mascots celebrate successful Vax Up! “70 for 70” campaign

70 students have been selected for $7,000 scholarships

UW System reports final 10th day headcount enrollment

UW-Superior reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations

UW System also announced today that UW-Parkside hit the 70% mark

UW-Parkside reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations

UW System also announced today that UW-Superior hit the 70% mark

UW-Stevens Point, UW-Green Bay reach 70% threshold for student vaccinations

University of Wisconsin System celebrates 50th anniversary

WILL Warns UW-Madison: Mental Health Counselors Cannot Discriminate on Basis of Race

Public institutions cannot offer or restrict services based on race

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

UW-Stout reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations

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

UW System announces two additional universities have reached 70% threshold

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

New credit transfer agreement to benefit Wisconsin students

UW System, WTCS collaborate for seamless credit transfer

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

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

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

UW System President Thompson statement on proposed JCRAR resolution

Gov. Evers Calls Legislature into Special Session to Do What’s Best for Kids

Governor announces special session plan to put more than $400 million into K-12, more than $100 million into higher education

Degree of Difficulty: Challenges for UW-Milwaukee in a Turbulent Time

Comparison shows UWM lagging peer institutions in enrollment, revenues

UW System Presidential Search Committee named

UW System awards $1 million in scholarships to 267 students

Awardees are first under new Regents Opportunity Scholarship

New fall freshman applications to UW System universities are up by nearly one-third

UW System strategies propel application increases

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

Chancellor cites health condition

UW System President Thompson statement on budget lapse elimination

Gov. Evers Celebrates Wisconsin’s Continued Economic Recovery, Bounce Back from Coronavirus Pandemic

As Wisconsin economy rebounds, ranks among the best in the nation for shots in arms and low unemployment rate, governor reverses FY 20-21 lapses

Statement on Bills Prohibiting the Teaching of Critical Race Theory

More than 1,000 nursing and pharmacy students receive tuition credit for providing vaccinations during pandemic

UW System extending program through summer

UW System statements on state budget proposal

Building Commission Approves Nearly $87 Million in Projects in Wisconsin

Projects include nearly $66 million approved for Mendota Juvenile Treatment Center expansion

UW System campuses preparing for return of precollege and youth programs this summer

Investment in UW System capital projects would increase STEM and health graduates, accelerate business growth in local communities

UW System announces extended tuition credit for students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites

COVID-19 vaccination clinic at UW-Milwaukee helps underserved communities

UW System targets new funds to help incoming freshmen prepare for university with summer bridge programs

Gov. Evers to Visit DHS Community-Based Vaccination Clinic in La Crosse County on Opening Day

Gov. Evers’ Badger Bounceback Agenda Receives Bipartisan Praise, Support

Southeast Wisconsin Urban Educators Trust Jill Underly

Gov. Evers Appoints John W. Miller to the UW Board of Regents

UW System leaders discuss solutions for advancing Wisconsin teachers and education leaders

UW System adopts universal medical withdrawal policy

UW System launches new precollege pipeline initiative

UW System announces tuition credit for students working at COVID-19 vaccination sites

Gov. Evers’ Statement on the Passing of Regent Delgado

UW System COVID-19 surge testing sites extend operations into spring

Gov. Evers Announces Launch of Mobile Vaccination Teams

Mobile vaccination clinics will expand vaccine access to all corners of Wisconsin

UW System President Tommy Thompson cites ties between UW, agriculture

UW System President Thompson, Wisconsin comedian Berens urge continued use of free testing sites