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 14, 2026
Federal Friday Department of Justice: The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against New York, Connecticut, and Vermont Challenging State Laws […]
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August 7, 2026
Federal Friday Department of Education: S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Issues National Call to Action to University Presidents and […]
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July 31, 2026
Federal Friday Census Bureau: The Census Bureau Higher Education Consortium: Transforming Collaboration Between the U.S. Census Bureau and Higher Education […]
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.
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
Tammy McGuckin, UW-Parkside, Vice Chancellor
Melanie Platt-Gibson, UW-Platteville, External Relations & Communications Director
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