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
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August 8, 2025
White House Orders on Grantmaking and Admissions On August 7, President Trump acted on issues related to oversight of federal […]
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August 1, 2025
Senate Appropriations Committee Markup On July 31, the Senate Appropriations Committee held a markup of the Defense and Labor, Health […]
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July 25, 2025
Political Activity Guidance Reminder As a reminder, as uncertainty continues around the emerging federal landscape, Universities of Wisconsin employees should […]
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July 18, 2025
This has been a light week legislatively on issues we are monitoring, so we do not have any updates to […]
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July 11, 2025
Reconciliation Update On July 1, the Senate passed H.R.1, which provides for reconciliation pursuant to title II of H.Con.Res. 14 with […]
UW Communication
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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
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University and College Leaders Share Concern on Financial Aid
May 19, 2025
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President Rothman letter to WI Delegation on Student Financial Aid
April 9, 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
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