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UW System President Embraces AI
Jay Rothman says artificial intelligence is transforming the state’s public universities.
Feb 3rd, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
Why Columbia Wanted UW-Madison’s Chancellor
Leaders from Columbia and Madison weigh in on her strengths.
Jan 30th, 2026 by Corrinne Hess
New Policy Makes It Easier To Transfer Between UW Campuses
But faculty, some students, have concerns over curriculum changes.
Nov 21st, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Democrats Unveil Statewide Tuition Promise Program
Another bill would reverse Act 10 for most UW system employees.
Oct 14th, 2025 by Baylor Spears
FAFSA Remains Open Despite Federal Shutdown
UW System President Jay Rothman urges high school students to apply for student aid.
Oct 2nd, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
UW Campuses Offer Direct Admission to 33,500 High School Students
Facing enrollment declines, campuses increase size of program by 40%.
Aug 6th, 2025 by Anna Marie Yanny
Board of Regents Approves 5% UW System Tuition Hike
Regents also approve preliminary budget showing no UW campus with a deficit.
Jul 10th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
UW System Plans 5% Tuition Hike
2025-26 resident tuition and fees for UWM would be $10,916.
Jul 8th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Bipartisan Budget Deal Gets Mixed Reviews From Wisconsin Legislators
A 'step in the right direction' or a 'little sad' and 'unacceptable'?
Jul 2nd, 2025 by Baylor Spears
UW-Milwaukee Chancellor ‘Puzzled’ By GOP Lawmakers’ Stance on Higher Education
Mark Mone will step down this month after 11 years at helm.
Jun 19th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Trump Administration’s Freeze On New International Students Would Impact State’s Universities
More than 10,000 international students are enrolled in Wisconsin colleges.
May 29th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
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.
May 23rd, 2025 by Sarah Lehr
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.
May 5th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
GOP Audit Chair Calls DEI Spending ‘Rebranded Discrimination’
Cabinet official says efforts are about recruiting and retaining a workforce that resembles Wisconsin.
Apr 24th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
UW-Madison Diversity Officer Gone, But New Position Has Similar Duties
Special advisor role works 'to create a welcoming and inclusive community.'
Apr 20th, 2025 by Corrinne Hess
Trump Administration Cuts More Than $12 Million in UW-Madison Research Funding
Lawsuit from Wisconsin and 15 other states says National Institutes of Health engaged in 'unlawful' effort to disrupt federal research grants.
Apr 11th, 2025 by Rich Kremer
GOP Lawmakers Question Budget Requests by UW System, State Prisons
Joint Finance Committee grills leaders of each about requests for increased funding.
Apr 2nd, 2025 by Hope Kirwan
Evers’ Capital Budget Funds $4.1 Billion in Building Projects
Includes $189 million to merge UWM's health sciences program into one building.
Mar 11th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
UW Leaders, Medical Researchers Defend Their Work, NIH Funding
The remarks came as a federal judge temporarily blocked sweeping cuts aimed at the National Institutes of Health.
Mar 7th, 2025 by Anya van Wagtendonk
Advocates Push to Increase Funding For UW System
State ranks 43rd in funding, jeopardizing state's workforce and economy, civic leaders say.
Feb 5th, 2025 by Sophie Bolich
State Building Commission Okays Funding for UW-Madison Engineering Building
Republican legislators on commission blocked similar proposal last month.
Jan 11th, 2025 by Joe Schulz
A Christmas Gift List For State Officials
What would Tony Evers, Robin Vos, Tammy Baldwin and Ron Johnson like to get?
Dec 23rd, 2024 by Steven Walters
Legislature Committee Denies Funds for Coveted UW-Madison Engineering Building
Republicans say 'lack of transparency' stopping UW projects
Dec 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Rothman, Republican Legislator Disagree on UW Funding
Does Wisconsin need to spend as much as other states to 'win the war for talent'?
Dec 17th, 2024 by Avery Lea Rogers
Wisconsin Senate Democrats Plan To Work Across The Aisle
With major gains in the number of seats, Democrats see opportunity.
Dec 13th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Universities of Wisconsin to Evaluate Low-Enrollment Programs
Vos says UW request for two-year budget hike of $855 million is a non-starter.
Dec 2nd, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Legislative Committee Backs UW-Madison Spin-Off
Helping UW-Madison compete nationally or creating duplicative administration?
Nov 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Committee Discusses Separating UW-Madison From Rest of System
Part of larger discussion about future of system, including funding.
Oct 25th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
New UW Policy Threatens ‘Wisconsin Idea’
Will university departments be constrained from championing ways to improve government?
Sep 24th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Sets ‘Viewpoint Neutrality’ Standard on Official Statements
No stand on social or political controversy unless it affects core mission of universities.
Sep 17th, 2024 by Erik Gunn
Universities of Wisconsin Enrollment Is Up
Led by UW-Madison, 8 campuses see enrollment hikes this fall.
Sep 16th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UW Tuition Promise Programs Find Success, But Need State Funding
UWM's program supports tuition for more than 1,000 students.
Sep 4th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UWM Faculty Senate Leader Says Layoffs of Faculty Were Financially Necessary
Others disagree. Precedent of laying off tenured faculty and state funding at issue.
Sep 3rd, 2024 by Trevor Hook
Regents Approve UW President Rothman’s $855 million Budget
Budget comes as state investment in system continues to fall.
Aug 23rd, 2024 by Baylor Spears
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.
Aug 19th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UW President Optimistic Tuition Promise, Direct Admission Will Bolster ‘Participation Rate’
Fewer Wisconsin high school graduates are going to college immediately following graduation.
Aug 9th, 2024 by Rich Kremer
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.
Jul 27th, 2024 by Henry Redman
UWM Chancellor Mone Plans to Resign
Mark Mone will step down in July 2025 after 11 years on the job.
Jul 3rd, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
UW System Closing Sixth Two-Year School
UW-Oshkosh's Fox Cities campus will close in summer 2025.
Jun 14th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess and Joe Schulz
Financial Aid Issues Likely To Result In UW Enrollment Drop
14% drop in Wisconsin students completing federal student aid form following delayed rollout.
Jun 7th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
Walker Appointee Resigns From UW Board
UW Regent Robert Atwell threatened to stay on, now welcomes replacement appointed by Evers.
Jun 5th, 2024 by Henry Redman
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.
May 25th, 2024 by Sarah Lehr
UWM Chancellor Apologizes After Jewish Groups Condemn Protest Agreement
UW system president praises Mone's 'reassessment' but UWM says deal still stands.
May 22nd, 2024 by Robert D'Andrea
Jewish Groups, Rothman Condemn UWM Deal with Pro-Palestinian Protestors
The Water Council says it never had ties to Israeli groups.
May 15th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
UWM Skillfully Handles Student Protests
Chancellor Mone avoids police crackdown, meets and treats students with respect.
May 13th, 2024 by Bruce Murphy
UW Campuses Face Challenging Financial Futures, Reports Show
Wisconsin's funding for public universities ranks 42nd in the nation.
Apr 14th, 2024 by Baylor Spears
Regents Approve UW Tuition Increase
Segregated fees, room and board rates, graduate tuition, nonresident undergraduate tuition will also increase.
Apr 4th, 2024 by Margaret Faust
How Higher Ed Institutions Are Shrinking
It's a stunning trend: Four-year and two-year campuses are cutting back, merging, closing.
Apr 1st, 2024 by Steven Walters
UW Campuses Plan In-State Tuition Hike
Proposed 3.75% raise comes after 5% this year. Board of Regents must approve it.
Mar 28th, 2024 by Corrinne Hess
Students, Professors Question Closure of UW Two-Year Campuses
Why the austerity measures when state has a $4 billion surplus?
Mar 26th, 2024 by Henry Redman
UWM Will Close Waukesha Campus in 2025
Announcement cites declining enrollment, will mean layoffs of staff and faculty.
Mar 11th, 2024 by Evan Casey
Republicans 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 Spears
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 Schulz
Republican 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 Corrinne Hess
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 Walters
UW 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 Schulz
Funding Power Gives GOP Victory in DEI Fight
Why regents, Democrats were defeated by Vos and Republicans.
Dec 26th, 2023 by Steven Walters
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.
Dec 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
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.
Dec 13th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW 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 Kremer
How Diverse Are UW System Campuses?
Diversity has improved, but underrepresented minorities are still less than 15%.
Dec 12th, 2023 by Corrinne Hess
UW 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. George
UW 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 Kremer
UW 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'Andrea
UW System Strikes Deal With Vos On Diversity, Equity Measures
Assembly Speaker blocked raises, engineering building over DEI efforts.
Dec 9th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
UW 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 Redman
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 Kremer
Final Five Bill Changes Congressional Elections in Wisconsin
Bipartisan proposal pushes less partisan, ranked-choice elections.
Oct 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
Vos Threatens UW Pay Raises Unless Campuses Eliminate DEI Staff
$100 million already approved in state budget could be withheld.
Sep 19th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
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 Kremer
Republicans 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 Wagtendonk
Why Does GOP Hate Engineers?
Republican vote against new engineering building at UW-Madison is a head scratcher.
Jun 19th, 2023 by Dave Cieslewicz
UW System Hires New Chief Diversity Officer
Action comes amid GOP opposition to campus diversity and equity offices.
Jun 12th, 2023 by Rich Kremer
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 Johnson
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 Kremer
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?
Mar 27th, 2023 by John Torinus
UW President Pursuing 5% Tuition Increase
Tuition at state's four-year colleges has been frozen for a decade.
Mar 3rd, 2023 by Rich Kremer
Gov. 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 Kremer
UW 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 Kremer
Top 10 State Political Stories of 2022
Evers and Johnson victories and suddenly changed battle over abortion lead the list.
Jan 2nd, 2023 by Steven Walters
How Should State Spend $6.6 Billion Surplus
Evers and Legislature could have fun -- and improve the state.
Dec 5th, 2022 by John Torinus
UW System to Relaunch Student Free Speech Survey
Underwritten by John Menard-funded institution.
Nov 12th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
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 Kremer
UW System Budget Request Increases By $262 Million
Plan is to boost employee pay by 8% in 2025.
Aug 19th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
UW System Proposal Waives Tuition for Low-Income Students
Could have biggest impact on UWM students, chancellor Mark Mone says.
Aug 16th, 2022 by Henry Redman
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 Redman
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 Kremer
UCLA Law Dean Jennifer Mnookin Named UW-Madison Chancellor
Board of Regents unanimously approves her to succeed Rebecca Blank.
May 16th, 2022 by Rich Kremer
Will Rothman Take On UW Conglomerate?
WARF, UW Health and Quartz HMO among the spinoffs whose governance, purpose needs scrutiny.
Feb 7th, 2022 by John Torinus
Rothman Must Re-Balance UW System
UW-Madison gets too much of state funding, campuses like UWM get too little.
Jan 28th, 2022 by John Torinus
Jay Rothman Named UW System President
Milwaukee attorney and Foley & Lardner CEO has never held a university leadership position.
Jan 22nd, 2022 by Rich Kremer
2 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 Kremer
