Universities of Wisconsin System

Underfunded UWM Looks to Lead

A key to issues like minority education and freshwater research, but needs more funding.

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

State’s Colleges, Universities To Get $565 Million In Aid

Half of federal pandemic aid received must go for student emergency grants.

State Expands Disease Surveillance for COVID-19 Variants

DHS finds more long-term care deaths after reviewing its data.

Republicans Reject Evers Entire Capital Budget

But plan could be revisited later in the budget process.

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

UW System Seeks $5 Billion for Capital Projects

Campuses request 185 construction and improvement projects, budget request is for 28.

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

Tech Colleges Push To Expand General Education

Seek authority to expand Gen Ed degrees without UW System approval.

Extend Tommy As UW System President

Amid pandemic and budget crisis, stability and proven leadership needed. Regents should extend his contract

Evers’ Capital Budget Spends $2.4 Billion

More than $1 billion for UW System buildings and funds for Milwaukee state office building.

UW System Plans Fall 2021 Turnaround

Goal for fall is 75% of classes offered in-person.

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

Evers Wants $226 Million More for Higher Education

Budget has $190 million hike for UW System, $36 million more for Voc-Tech colleges.

Gov. Evers Unveils $91 Billion Budget

Budget would boost school funding, direct funds to small businesses, repeal part of Act 10 and legalize marijuana, but faces an uphill battle.

Merge UW System and Technical Colleges?

Thompson pushes discussions to consolidate some two-year colleges and voc-tech institutions.

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

How Thompson Is Handling Legislators

Former governor warned by Legislature not to include tuition hike in UW System budget.

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

Thompson Warned, Don’t Hike UW Tuition

System's tuitions frozen since 2013. Lawmakers warn UW budget will go nowhere if there’s any hike.

Gov. Evers’ Statement on the Passing of Regent Delgado

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

UW System Ramps Up COVID-19 Testing

But many UW-Madison students tested twice as often as at other campuses.

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 Rapid COVID-19 Test Missed Many Asymptomatic Cases

A CDC study finds a test used by UW-System schools missed 59% of asymptomatic cases.

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

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on CDC antigen test study

UW System COVID-19 surge testing sites extend operations to mid-January

Evers Reflects on Year of Pandemic, Protests

Proud of his administration’s response to COVID-19, “we turned that around a little bit.”

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on federal funding

Wisconsin entrepreneurs benefit from WEDC-UW System programs

Nursing Students Help With COVID-19 Care

UW System offers incentives for students to join the effort at hospitals and clinics.

Tommy Gains $5 Million in Pandemic Funds

More leadership by ex-governor. Money to be used for UW’s nursing education and internships.

Wisconsin PFAS Action Council Releases PFAS Action Plan

State Ranks 41st in Tax Dollars for Higher Education

Funding of UW-System and Wisconsin Technical Colleges has plummeted since 2000, report finds.

UW System announces more details on COVID-19 student health care worker initiative

UW System waives electronic application fee at 10 universities

UWM SDS deliver demands to get cops off campus 12/5

Students for a Democratic Society at UW-Milwaukee to deliver demands to get cops off campus and redirect resources to programs and services that support social well-being and community health.

Assembly GOP Unveils Tough Pandemic Plan

Republicans would make state employees work in offices, force teachers into classrooms, cut state aid to non-complying schools.

Tommy to the Rescue!

Thompson is leading the way with solutions to the pandemic.

UW System initiates incentives for student nurses to assist in health care crisis

UW System Campuses Moving Classes Online

UWM among many campuses making change after Thanksgiving.

UW System to gauge alumni satisfaction in broad survey

Satisfaction, other measures to be assessed in first-time national survey

UW System Enrollment Down 2%

System saw 6% decline in new freshman enrollment.

UW Campuses Becoming Community ‘Surge Testing’ Sites

UW-System rolling out 250,000 rapid COVID-19 tests.

UW System enrollment drops overall, increases for underrepresented students

Impact of pandemic is less than anticipated

Free, rapid-results COVID-19 tests available for community at UW-Milwaukee

Four Wisconsin Colleges Plan to Eliminate Their Racial Disparities

UW-Milwaukee, Parkside, Carthage and MATC want to eliminate their educational equity gaps by 2030.

Dr. Thomas Gibson named new chancellor of UW-Stevens Point

Appointment takes effect January 11, 2021

State Treasurer Sarah Godlewski Announces $900,000 for Scholarships and Grants to UW System

Funds Help Make College More Affordable for Wisconsin Students

UW System Students Increasingly Seeking Mental Health Counseling

The number of UW-System students that sought counseling is up 15% over five years.

UW System continuing progress addressing student behavioral health needs

President Thompson announces expansion of UW System compliance efforts

Republicans Fight Evers Mask Order

Emergency order “obviously illegal,” Evers a “lawless governor,” Vos declares.

Gov. Evers Declares New Public Health Emergency Due to Campus Outbreaks, Issues New Face Coverings Order

UW System Behind Testing Dorm Residents

Ramping up COVID-19 testing nearly two weeks after classes started at most campuses.

Registration is now open for national public summit on preventing sexual harassment in higher education

The UW System is hosting the summit, which will be held virtually this year due to COVID-19

Evers Might Extend Mask Order

Governor discussed masking order and Kenosha shootings Wednesday.

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison mitigation steps

Non-Profit Didn’t Report Campaign Spending?

Jobs First Coalition spent $1 million to elect Republican legislators but left it off tax forms, complaint to IRS says.

Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on UW-Madison undergraduate student gatherings

COVID Cases Rising at State’s Universities

Up 6.1% at UW-Madison, up 6% at UW-Milwaukee.

UW System Career Services offices launch virtual Career Treks program

UW System Begins In-Person Classes

As outbreaks drive other universities online, Thompson says UW has 'got to try’.

We Must Invest in UW System

Every dollar invested in our universities pumps $23 into the state’s economy.

COVID-19 Cases At 5 Wisconsin Colleges

UW-Milwaukee, Marquette and Madison all have positive cases.

UW-System Competed With Feds for COVID-19 Tests

Thompson said federal government tried to take their order of testing machines.

WEDC receives federal funds to aid downtown businesses

$79,000 will reach communities through the Main Street and Connect Communities programs

Thompson Announces UW System Layoffs

10% cut in administrative expenses to set example as system-wide cuts needed.

President Thompson announces UW System priorities

Administrative savings will help fund new scholarships for underrepresented and underserved students

UWM to hold virtual commencement on Aug. 16

UW System Orders 350,000 COVID-19 Tests

System plans to test students in the dorms every two weeks.

Northwestern Mutual Dedicates Nearly $2 Million Investment to Milwaukee Neighborhoods

Funding will support nonprofits in achieving resident goals

UW System statements on complying with new federal Title IX regulations

Congressional Republicans Fail Wisconsin

Democrats passed second pandemic relief bill in May. State’s GOP members continue to delay.

$2 Million Gift For UW System Online Classes

Anonymous donation will be used for instructor training, technology purchases.

UW System, State Government Looking At Budget Cuts

Gov. Evers said state agencies need to cut $250 million.

Pandemic May Decimate State Aid to Local Governments

New report shows the state may have to cut revenue sent to local governments.

Evers Orders $250 Million in Budget Cuts

Move comes after earlier call to slash $70 million, all due to pandemic’s economic downturn.

Statement by UW System President Tommy Thompson

Wisconsin Universities Slam ICE Rule

Rule means international students will have to leave the country if their school doesn't offer in-person classes.

Thompson Seeks $110M for UW System’s COVID-19 Response

The interim president wants federal, state aid for PPE and testing when schools reopen.

Tommy Thompson Starts UW President Term

His first action is gathering input from UW System faculty, staff, students and members of the public.

UW System investment provides timely tools for COVID-19 responses

UW Tests Tommy’s Legacy As a ‘Builder”

Former governor has huge legacy of bipartisan success, but leading UW won’t be easy.

Tommy Could Have Big Impact on UW

Will likely serve two years as UW System President. And could re-shape entire system.

State Trails Midwest in Spending on Universities

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

UWM Chancellor Mark Mone’s statement on Tommy Thompson’s appointment as interim UW System president

Tommy Thompson Named Interim UW System President

Former governor comes in after a controversial search process that lost its top candidate.

Fitzgerald Reacts to Gov. Thompson Interim Appointment as University of Wisconsin System President

Former Governor Tommy G. Thompson to serve as UW System Interim President

Appointment effective July 1

WCA Praises Naming of Tommy Thompson as UW System Interim President

"Precisely the Person to Lead at this Time"

Pick Tommy for Interim UW President

System in disarray, needs a firm hand — and a friend. Tommy Thompson would be ideal.

Evers Rejects UW System Rules on Sex Assault

System changes, in line with new federal regulations on sex harassment and assault, could have 'chilling' effect on victims, Evers says.

Gov. Evers Rejects Scope Statement Implementing Trump Administration Title IX Changes