Jay Rothman

Universities of Wisconsin honor Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2024

Universities of Wisconsin honor achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies through 2024 awards

13 honorees of 2024 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People

Universities of Wisconsin to Evaluate Low-Enrollment Programs

Vos says UW request for two-year budget hike of $855 million is a non-starter.

Universities of Wisconsin Administration releases its financial assessment

‘WisBiz: The Show’ features CODAworx CEO Sikes; reviews recent events and previews coming meetings

What’s next for state’s three pillars of higher ed?

Learn more Nov. 26 at Tech Council luncheon

Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off

Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?

Universities of Wisconsin fall 2024 enrollment up 1.2 percent, or 1,900 students

University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System

Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.

New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’

Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?

UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements

No stand on social or political controversy unless it affects core mission of universities.

Universities of Wisconsin Enrollment Is Up

Led by UW-Madison, 8 campuses see enrollment hikes this fall.

Universities of Wisconsin preliminary enrollment up overall despite federal student aid disruptions, lack of tuition promise, campus closures

Eight universities show enrollment growth

Universities of Wisconsin faculty, staff, & students invited to apply for civil dialogue grants

UW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding

UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.

UWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary

Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.

Regents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget

Budget comes as state investment in system continues to fall.

UW System Needs $855 Million Budget Hike to Compete With Neighboring States

Now ranks 43rd in public funds. Board of Regents, then Legislature have to okay request.

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman introduces budget request to get Wisconsin “Up to the Middle”

UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’

Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.

Universities of Wisconsin announce Wisconsin Tuition Promise for 2025-26 cohort

President Rothman names veteran higher education leader Michael V. Martin as interim chancellor of UW-River Falls

Thousands of State High School Students Will Be Directly Admitted to UW Schools

Under new program 50,000 students across state eligible to attend 10 UW campuses.

UWM Chancellor Mone Plans to Resign

Mark Mone will step down in July 2025 after 11 years on the job.

Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman statement on BioHealth Tech Hub award

UW System Closing Sixth Two-Year School

UW-Oshkosh's Fox Cities campus will close in summer 2025.

Financial Aid Issues Likely To Result In UW Enrollment Drop

14% drop in Wisconsin students completing federal student aid form following delayed rollout.

Walker Appointee Resigns From UW Board

UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.

GOP Holdover on UW Board Says He Won’t Step Down

UW Regent Robert Atwell advised by Vos to stay on Board until replacement confirmed.

UWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement

UW system president praises Mone's 'reassessment' but UWM says deal still stands.

Coalition for Justice in Palestine Statement on University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee Agreement with UWM Popular University for Palestine

Press Conference: Thursday, May 24, 3pm. On Kenwood Avenue, in front of UWM’s Mitchell Hall. Inclement weather: Islamic Society of Milwaukee, University Center, 2223 E Kenwood Avenue

Jewish Groups, Rothman Condemn UWM Deal with Pro-Palestinian Protestors

The Water Council says it never had ties to Israeli groups.

UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests

Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.

Statement from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman today regarding the enforcement action at UW-Madison

UW Campuses Face Challenging Financial Futures, Reports Show

Wisconsin's funding for public universities ranks 42nd in the nation.

Regents Approve UW Tuition Increase

Segregated fees, room and board rates, graduate tuition, nonresident undergraduate tuition will also increase.

How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking

It's a stunning trend: Four-year and two-year campuses are cutting back, merging, closing.

UW Campuses Plan In-State Tuition Hike

Proposed 3.75% raise comes after 5% this year. Board of Regents must approve it.

Students, Professors Question Closure of UW Two-Year Campuses

Why the austerity measures when state has a $4 billion surplus?

UWM Will Close Waukesha Campus in 2025

Announcement cites declining enrollment, will mean layoffs of staff and faculty.

UWM at Waukesha campus to close in 2025; UWM develops University Center with WCTC

Faced with enrollment declines, UWM embarks on new ways to ensure student success in Waukesha

Universities of Wisconsin launch The Wisconsin Guarantee to implement new law

New admissions guarantee is one of several admissions pathways to Wisconsin’s 13 public universities

Republicans Seek to Ban DEI Statements ‘Once and For All’

But proposed bill could make it harder to hire conservatives at Wisconsin's universities.

Universities of Wisconsin introduce Wisconsin Online one-stop website for online programs

Most of State’s High-Paying Future Jobs Require College Degree

Report shows over half of jobs paying $50,000 or more will require a bachelor's degree.

Republican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System

Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.

Universities of Wisconsin Head Jay Rothman to Headline Newsmaker Luncheon

Top 10 State Government Stories of 2023

A year filled with surprises and big stories, led by the election of Janet Protasiewicz to Supreme Court.

UW Regents Fire La Crosse Chancellor Following Porn Revelation

Unanimous decision comes as Chancellor Joe Grow appeared in pornographic films with his video.

Statements on the termination of Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse

UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan has been appointed interim chancellor

Funding Power Gives GOP Victory in DEI Fight

Why regents, Democrats were defeated by Vos and Republicans.

UW Pay Raises Approved After Nearly 6-Month GOP Blockade

Some 34,000 workers had to wait since July for standoff on DEI issue to be settled.

UW Regents Backtrack, Take Republican DEI Deal

Regents vote to accept limits to DEI programs in return for pay raises for 34,000 employees and new engineering building.

UW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans

Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.

How Diverse Are UW System Campuses?

Diversity has improved, but underrepresented minorities are still less than 15%.

UW President Jay Rothman Should Resign

If not, Gov. Evers should call for the Board of Regents to remove him.

UW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises

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

UW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises

9-8 vote a rare rebuke. Regents call it bad precedent and 'divisive...polarizing.'

UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures

Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.

Financial aid modernization will help Wisconsin students

Financial Aid Modernization Act will make it easier for students to receive state financial aid

UW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students

Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.

Universities of Wisconsin, DSPS Partner to Facilitate Faster Licensing

Collaboration focuses on students graduating into health care fields

Universities of Wisconsin enrollment grows by more than 1,700 students for fall 2023; first increase since 2014

Official 10-day enrollment figures show more than 162,500 students

Universities of Wisconsin unveil $32 million workforce proposal

Gov. Evers Sues Republican Lawmakers

Suit comes after string of decisions have blocked UW pay raises, blocked new building code rules and halted conservation projects.

Gov. Evers Announces Appointments to Governor’s Task Force on Workforce and Artificial Intelligence

30 task force members, national AI experts set to convene at public task force meeting Oct. 30 in Madison

UWM announces plans to close Washington County campus, expand partnership with Moraine Park Technical College

Responding to the closing directive from the Universities of Wisconsin, UWM will design options to meet the needs of students and employers

Rothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities

Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin

Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.

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

Appointment takes effect January 2, 2024

Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff

$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.

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

GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College

Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.

Republicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut

GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.

Statement by UW System President Jay Rothman on budget committee announcement

Why Does GOP Hate Engineers?

Republican vote against new engineering building at UW-Madison is a head scratcher.

UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.

WEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award

Republicans Block UW-Madison Engineering Building

Finance committee approves approximately half of proposed UW System projects. But, engineering building was top priority.

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

UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike

First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.

UWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget

While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?

UW System President Rothman details tuition and fee increase

UW-Platteville chancellor finalists named

UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase

Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.

Gov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System

Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.

UW System Conservative Students Feel Political Pressure In Class

Survey of 10,000 students finds varying views on free speech, pressure from instructors.

Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022

Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.

How Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus

Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.

UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey

Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.

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

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

UW System Circulating Free Speech Survey Again This Fall

Privately funded survey drew criticism in the past, and led to resignation of one University Chancellor.

UW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million

Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.

UW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students

Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.

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

Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents

GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.

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

UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended

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

UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor

Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.

Will Rothman Take On UW Conglomerate?

WARF, UW Health and Quartz HMO among the spinoffs whose governance, purpose needs scrutiny.

Rothman Must Re-Balance UW System

UW-Madison gets too much of state funding, campuses like UWM get too little.

Jay Rothman Named UW System President

Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.

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.

2 Finalists for UW System President

Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.

Special Regent Committee announces two finalists for UW System President

Candidate interviews next week

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Contribution to Tom Barrett of $2,000

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