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.
| NEW! Check out our latest post on our International Student, Faculty & Staff page of the White House Presidential Proclamation regarding H-1B workers. |
Federal Friday Updates
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October 3, 2025
Federal Friday Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Awards Over $153 Million in American History and Civics Seminars Grants […]
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September 26, 2025
Federal Friday Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Places Harvard University on Heightened Cash Monitoring for Financial Responsibility Concerns […]
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September 19, 2025
Federal Friday Select Committee on the CCP: How the Chinese Communist Party Exploits U.S. University Partnerships to Empower China’s Military […]
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September 12, 2025
Federal Friday: Department of Education: U.S. Department of Education Bolsters Office of the Ombudsman to Improve Consumer Education and Increase […]
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September 5, 2025
Federal Friday: The Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Illinois Laws Providing In-State Tuition and Scholarships for Illegal Aliens House Appropriations […]
UW Communication
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Federal Working Group Update
August 29, 2025
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Message from Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman
August 22, 2025
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Universities of Wisconsin Litigation Update – Updated 8/1/25
August 1, 2025
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Letter from President Rothman to WI Congressional Delegation on Federal Budget Impact
June 11, 2025
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
Melissa Nash, UW-Green Bay, Assistant Chancellor / CHRO
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
Alex Hummel, UW-Oshkosh, Chief of Staff
Theresa Castor, UW-Parkside, Vice Provost
Bridget Wallace, 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