The Universities of Wisconsin are actively reviewing federal legislative actions, regulatory changes, and Presidential executive orders and will provide updates when additional information or clarity of the issues is provided.

Federal Friday Updates

  • July 24, 2026

    Federal Friday Department of Justice: Justice Department Finds University of California San Diego Medical School Discriminates Based on Race in […]

  • July 17, 2026

    Federal Friday Department of Education: (GENERAL-26-42) Update to List of Professional Degree Programs Due to Court Order (Updated July 10, […]

  • July 10, 2026

    Federal Friday Department of Education: (GENERAL-26-42) Update to List of Professional Degree Programs Due to Court Order Department of Education: […]

  • June 26, 2026

    Federal Friday Note: There will not be a new Federal Friday Newsletter on Friday, July 3, 2026.  Regular publication will […]

  • June 19, 2026

    Federal Friday Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Approves Indiana’s Returning Education to the States Waiver, Freeing Up Millions […]

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UW University Liaisons

The university liaisons serve as the primary point of contact with the working group. Please contact your university liaison with questions related to these federal issues. 

Anne McCoy, UW-Eau Claire, Chief of Staff to the Chancellor
Jake Wrasse, UW-Eau Claire, Public Relations Manager
Bailey Koepsel, UW-Green Bay, Executive Assistant
Stacy Twite, UW-La Crosse, Chief of Staff
Craig Thompson, UW-Madison, Vice Chancellor for University Relations
Keri Duce, UW-Milwaukee, Chief Government Relations Officer
Corey Finkelmeyer, UW-Oshkosh, Chief Operating Officer
Theresa Castor, UW-Parkside, Vice Provost
Melanie Platt-Gibson, UW-Platteville, Chief of Staff
Beth Schommer, UW-River Falls, Chief of Staff
Rob Manzke, UW-Stevens Point, Chief of Staff
Kristi Krimpelbein, UW-Stout, Head of Staff
Ilsa Hoeschen, UW-Superior, Senior Partnerships Officer
Gabby Dralle, UW-Whitewater, Chief of Staff

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