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  1. University of Wisconsin–Eau Claire Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    October 15, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to help identify the next UW–Eau Claire chancellor. Regent Karen Walsh will chair the Search and Screen Committee. Arthur Grothe, Professor of Theatre Arts, will […]

  2. Board of Regents takes action to address provisions in biennial budget (news summary)

    October 9, 2025

    Responding to provisions in Wisconsin’s 2025-27 biennial budget, the Board of Regents for the Universities of Wisconsin today approved a plan for market-based compensation to attract faculty in high-demand fields of study. As of May 1, 2025, there were 5,081 faculty members (assistant, associate, and full professors) across the UWs. Of those, 68% (or 3,470) […]

  3. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joins chancellors, school district leaders to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)

    October 1, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.— Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman joined chancellors and school district leaders this week to encourage students and families to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA)  for the 2026-27 academic year. Filling out the FAFSA is a critical component in the college-preparation process. “The Universities of Wisconsin unlock educational […]

  4. New Universities of Wisconsin policy would ensure all core general education courses transfer between universities

    September 24, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—A new Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) policy would ensure that all core general education courses can transfer between each of the 13 UWs. The proposed Board of Regents policy, now being shared for comment at the UWs, is a student-friendly approach to transfer that will guarantee that core general education credits earned at one […]

  5. University of Wisconsin–Stevens Point Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    September 23, 2025

    Editor’s Note: This press release was updated Oct. 15, 2025, to reflect the appointment of Regent Haben Goitom to the Search and Screen Committee. MADISON, Wis.—Amy B. Bogost, President of the Universities of Wisconsin Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the Universities of Wisconsin, have appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to […]

  6. Universities of Wisconsin have plan for the future (news summary)

    September 18, 2025

    The Universities of Wisconsin (UWs) presented the Board of Regents on Thursday with a comprehensive update on the implementation of the 2023-2028 Strategic Plan to date. UWs President Jay Rothman reminded Regents of the tripartite mission of the Universities of Wisconsin that underpins the plan adopted by the Board in December 2022: To provide exceptional […]

  7. Preliminary enrollment up at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin while holding steady overall

    September 9, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at eight of the Universities of Wisconsin this fall increased, according to preliminary estimates based on Day One student counts as overall enrollment held steady. New freshman enrollment is up three percent, or nearly 900 students, according to the preliminary estimates — with eight universities showing new freshman enrollment increases of five percent […]

  8. More than 150 new schools from all corners of Wisconsin join Direct Admit Wisconsin

    August 6, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Nearly 34,000 high school seniors from 467 schools across Wisconsin recently received admission offers from the Universities of Wisconsin under the second year of Direct Admit Wisconsin, UWs President Jay Rothman announced today. That’s an increase of 155 schools and at least 9,000 students compared to 2024. Under the program, qualified high school students […]

  9. Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issues statement on Gov. Tony Evers’ announcement

    July 24, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—Universities of Wisconsin President Jay Rothman issued this statement today regarding Gov. Evers’ announcement: “Gov. Evers has been a champion of public higher education his entire career because he understands it changes lives, improves communities, and grows the workforce. His service on the UW Board of Regents was exemplary. I thank Gov. Evers for […]

  10. Universities of Wisconsin is preferred name for state’s 13 public universities

    July 14, 2025

    MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin remind the public and the news media of its name change that best describes the state’s constellation of 13 public universities. While its legal name is “University of Wisconsin System,” it is doing business as “Universities of Wisconsin” similar to many public-facing organizations. “University of Wisconsin (UW) System” should be […]