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UWM Will Close Waukesha Campus in 2025
Announcement cites declining enrollment, will mean layoffs of staff and faculty.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Evan CaseyUWM 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
Mar 11th, 2024 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUniversities 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
Mar 7th, 2024 by Universities of WisconsinRepublicans Seek to Ban DEI Statements ‘Once and For All’
But proposed bill could make it harder to hire conservatives at Wisconsin's universities.
Feb 7th, 2024 by Baylor SpearsUniversities of Wisconsin introduce Wisconsin Online one-stop website for online programs
Feb 7th, 2024 by Universities of Wisconsin
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.
Feb 5th, 2024 by Joe SchulzRepublican Bill Would Fund Free Speech Office For UW System
Proposal follows survey that found "very conservative" students felt pushed to conform.
Jan 25th, 2024 by Corri HessUniversities of Wisconsin Head Jay Rothman to Headline Newsmaker Luncheon
Jan 2nd, 2024 by Milwaukee Press Club
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.
Jan 1st, 2024 by Steven WaltersUW Regents Fire La Crosse Chancellor Following Porn Revelation
Unanimous decision comes as Chancellor Joe Grow appeared in pornographic films with his video.
Dec 28th, 2023 by Joe SchulzStatements on the termination of Joe Gow as chancellor of UW-La Crosse
UW-La Crosse Provost Betsy Morgan has been appointed interim chancellor
Dec 27th, 2023 by Universities of WisconsinFunding Power Gives GOP Victory in DEI Fight
Why regents, Democrats were defeated by Vos and Republicans.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Steven WaltersUW 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.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Rich KremerUW 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.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich KremerUW Regents Schedule Do-Over Vote Wednesday on Deal With Republicans
Board narrowly rejected controversial deal Saturday on DEI, employee raises and engineering building.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich KremerHow Diverse Are UW System Campuses?
Diversity has improved, but underrepresented minorities are still less than 15%.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Corri HessUW President Jay Rothman Should Resign
If not, Gov. Evers should call for the Board of Regents to remove him.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Gary R. GeorgeUW Regents Consult Attorneys In Fight Over DEI, Pay Raises
Evers has sued Legislature on issue. GOP legislators threaten to remove some regents.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Rich KremerUW Board of Regents Rejects Compromise on DEI, Pay Raises
9-8 vote a rare rebuke. Regents call it bad precedent and 'divisive...polarizing.'
Dec 9th, 2023 by Robert D'AndreaUW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich KremerFinancial aid modernization will help Wisconsin students
Financial Aid Modernization Act will make it easier for students to receive state financial aid
Dec 6th, 2023 by Universities of WisconsinUW System President Suggests Less Liberal Arts for Poorer Students
Rothman backs such program cuts at campuses with more low-income students.
Dec 4th, 2023 by Henry RedmanUniversities of Wisconsin, DSPS Partner to Facilitate Faster Licensing
Collaboration focuses on students graduating into health care fields
Nov 16th, 2023 by Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional ServicesUniversities 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
Nov 8th, 2023 by Universities of WisconsinUniversities of Wisconsin unveil $32 million workforce proposal
Nov 6th, 2023 by Universities of Wisconsin
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.
Oct 31st, 2023 by Rich KremerGov. 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
Oct 26th, 2023 by Gov. Tony EversUWM 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
Oct 17th, 2023 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeRothman unveils new Universities of Wisconsin identity to represent 13 universities
Oct 10th, 2023 by Universities of Wisconsin
Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin
Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Steven WaltersDr. Lynn D. Akey named new chancellor of UW-Parkside
Appointment takes effect January 2, 2024
Sep 26th, 2023 by Universities of WisconsinVos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff
$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Rich KremerEnrollment up, and steady, across the UW System
Year-over-year increase is first since 2014
Sep 14th, 2023 by Universities of WisconsinHow higher education can drive Wisconsin’s tech economy over time featured Sept. 14 in Wauwatosa
Aug 22nd, 2023 by Wisconsin Technology Council
GOP Plan Merges UW Campus in West Bend With Tech College
Joint Finance passes plan to address declining enrollment in Washington County.
Jun 27th, 2023 by Rich KremerRepublicans Approve $3.5 Billion Income Tax Cut
GOP legislators also approve cutting $32 million from UW System budget as part of DEI cut.
Jun 23rd, 2023 by Shawn Johnson and Anya van WagtendonkStatement by UW System President Jay Rothman on budget committee announcement
Jun 22nd, 2023 by Universities of Wisconsin
Why Does GOP Hate Engineers?
Republican vote against new engineering building at UW-Madison is a head scratcher.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Dave CieslewiczUW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer
Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Rich KremerWEC Energy Group receiving UW System Regents Business Partnership Award
Jun 6th, 2023 by University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee
Republicans Block UW-Madison Engineering Building
Finance committee approves approximately half of proposed UW System projects. But, engineering building was top priority.
Jun 2nd, 2023 by Shawn JohnsonVice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke named interim chancellor of UW-Parkside
Apr 4th, 2023 by Universities of Wisconsin
UW Regents Approve 5% Tuition Hike
First increase in a decade. UW President says it's necessary to deal with inflation.
Mar 31st, 2023 by Rich KremerUWM Gets Stiffed In Governor’s Budget
While UW-Madison got $347 for building projects. Will Milwaukee's leaders push for better deal from legislators?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John TorinusUW System President Rothman details tuition and fee increase
Mar 17th, 2023 by Universities of Wisconsin
UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase
Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Rich KremerGov. Evers Proposes $305 Million Increase For UW System
Budget proposal, subject to Legislature approval, includes tuition waiver program for low-income students.
Feb 17th, 2023 by Rich KremerUW System Conservative Students Feel Political Pressure In Class
Survey of 10,000 students finds varying views on free speech, pressure from instructors.
Feb 2nd, 2023 by Rich KremerTop 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven WaltersHow Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus
Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.
Dec 5th, 2022 by John TorinusUW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey
Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.
Nov 12th, 2022 by Rich KremerUW System to launch free speech survey, expand citizenship and civil dialogue initiatives
Nov 11th, 2022 by Universities of Wisconsin
New student enrollment at UW System main campuses highest since at least 2018
Sep 22nd, 2022 by Universities of Wisconsin
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.
Sep 14th, 2022 by Rich KremerUW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million
Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Rich KremerUW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students
Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Henry RedmanUW 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
Aug 15th, 2022 by University of Wisconsin-MilwaukeeUW System statements regarding UW-Madison Chancellor Emeritus Rebecca Blank
Jul 11th, 2022 by Universities of Wisconsin
Kleefisch, Nicholson Promise Overhaul of UW Regents
GOP challengers for governor promise to recall, replace Evers’ 9 appointees to the board.
Jun 14th, 2022 by Henry RedmanUW System Regents vote to maintain tuition freeze for 2022-23
Jun 9th, 2022 by Universities of Wisconsin
UW System President Wants Tuition Freeze Extended
New system leader Jay Rothman will recommend extension to the UW Board of Regents.
Jun 2nd, 2022 by Rich KremerUCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor
Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.
May 16th, 2022 by Rich KremerWill Rothman Take On UW Conglomerate?
WARF, UW Health and Quartz HMO among the spinoffs whose governance, purpose needs scrutiny.
Feb 7th, 2022 by John TorinusRothman Must Re-Balance UW System
UW-Madison gets too much of state funding, campuses like UWM get too little.
Jan 28th, 2022 by John TorinusJay Rothman Named UW System President
Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Rich KremerUW 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.
Jan 21st, 2022 by Universities of Wisconsin2 Finalists for UW System President
Regents pick Milwaukee attorney and CEO Jay Rothman, and UW-Eau Claire Chancellor Jim Schmidt.
Jan 16th, 2022 by Rich KremerSpecial Regent Committee announces two finalists for UW System President
Candidate interviews next week
Jan 14th, 2022 by Universities of Wisconsin