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Letter from President Rothman to WI Congressional Delegation on Federal Budget Impact
June 11, 2025
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman sent a letter to members of Wisconsin’s congressional delegation on June 9 expressing concern to the indiscriminate cuts to federal financial aid programs contained within President Trump’s FY26 Discretionary […]
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Universities of Wisconsin Litigation Update
May 29, 2025
Since the beginning of the year, the Universities of Wisconsin has been reviewing federal legislative actions, regulatory changes, and Presidential executive orders. Some of our work has been to coordinate outreach and action on those […]
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University and College Leaders Share Concern on Financial Aid
May 19, 2025
The leaders of the Universities of Wisconsin, Wisconsin Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, and Wisconsin Technical College System sent a letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation highlighting concerns with the Student Success and Taxpayer Saving Plan […]
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President Rothman letter to WI Delegation on Student Financial Aid
April 9, 2025
UW President Jay Rothman sent a letter to Wisconsin’s congressional delegation dated April 9, 2025, expressing the UWs concern over the potential impact on cuts to student financial aid.
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Information Regarding Agents Visiting Universities
April 8, 2025
We will comply with all applicable law and are committed to cooperating with law enforcement within the constraints of the law and our own delegated responsibilities. The agents may be federal or state officers, federal […]
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WI Congressional Delegation Letter Supporting NIH Funding
March 7, 2025
Read this letter to Members of Wisconsin’s Congressional Delegation from businesses and organizations supporting NIH funding.
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UW-Madison Release: Mnookin, Isbell: Amid uncertainty, a commitment to our mission
February 28, 2025
UW-Madison Release: Mnookin, Isbell: Amid uncertainty, a commitment to our mission
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Op Ed: UW-Milwaukee Chancellor Mone Op-Ed on Research and DOGE Cuts
February 28, 2025
Milwaukee Journal Sentinel (Feb. 28, 2025): UWM has weathered cuts, delivered research to improve health and commerce
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Memo: Request to Temporarily Suspend Delegated Authority for Federal Grant Awards
February 28, 2025
Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman sent this memo to the UW universities: Request to Temporarily Suspend Delegated Authority for Federal Grant Awards
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Memo: National Institutes of Health Standard Indirect Rate
February 10, 2025
FROM: Chris Patton, Interim Vice President for University Relations, Universities of Wisconsin DATE: Feb. 9, 2025 Late Friday, the National Institutes of Health notified the Universities of Wisconsin and other higher education institutions across the […]
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Memo: OMB Directive to Pause Disbursement of Federal Financial Assistance
January 29, 2025
Earlier today, the Trump administration rescinded its OMB directive implementing a sweeping freeze on federal grants and loans. The decision came after U.S. District Court Judge Loren L. AliKhan temporarily blocked the Trump administration from […]
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Response to DHS directive to rescind existing guidelines pertaining to immigration enforcement actions
January 27, 2025
NOTE: DHS, ICE and USCIS interact occasionally with immigration advising offices at UW universities for purposes other than enforcement. Guidance in this section does not apply to routine interactions. We will comply with all applicable […]
