News - April 2021

  1. Wisconsin needs investments in our universities

    By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System

    April 28, 2021

    You’ve probably heard about what happened at Van Hise Hall at UW-Madison this month: two concrete slabs broke off the façade and crashed to the ground in front of the main entrance. Thankfully, no one was injured or killed. Unfortunately, it is an example that illustrates the need for more investment to upgrade the aging […]

  2. UW-Madison wins federal Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Award

    April 22, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.— The U.S. Department of Education has named UW-Madison a 2021 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools Postsecondary Sustainability Awardee, University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today. The federal education department cited the university’s “deep legacy of environmental stewardship” and said it remains “a leader in environment- and sustainability-related research, education, […]

  3. Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson

    April 20, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.— University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “The University of Wisconsin System offers a world-class education across our 13 universities, and our students, faculty and staff operate in an environment characterized by respect, civility, and an appreciation for our differences. The past year has been challenging in many ways. […]

  4. UW-River Falls chancellor finalists named

    April 19, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson today announced five finalists for the position of chancellor at University of Wisconsin–River Falls, a university with approximately 6,000 students and more than 70 areas of study in four distinct colleges. An 11-member Search and Screen Committee, led by Regent Scott Beightol, chair, and Professor of Dairy […]

  5. Regents honor recipients of awards for outstanding teaching in UW System (day 2 news summary)

    April 9, 2021

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents presented its annual Teaching Excellence Awards Thursday, honoring award recipients for both 2020 and 2021. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW System’s highest recognition for members of its faculty and instructional academic staff. Last year’s awards ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19. […]

  6. UW System seeks to focus coordination of online education efforts

    April 9, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—Facing intense competition in online education, the University of Wisconsin System is planning more focused coordination of new and existing resources to capture more of the online education market. The effort will involve intensive research on program opportunities with the goal of accelerating the development of new online programs while enhancing marketing toward adult […]

  7. President Thompson says fully vaccinated students will no longer need testing (day 1 news summary)

    April 8, 2021

    MADISON – The University of Wisconsin System will not mandate that students are vaccinated against COVID-19 to enroll next fall, but students – and all members of the university community – will be “strongly encouraged” to do so. That was the clear message from UW System President Tommy Thompson Thursday as he provided the Board […]

  8. News Around the UW System – April 2021

    April 8, 2021

    Report to the Board of Regents

  9. 2021 Regent Scholar Awards: UW System recognizes three professors for distinction in research, innovation, entrepreneurship

    April 6, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today announced three recipients of the 2021 Regent Scholar Awards. They will be honored at the next Board of Regents meeting April 8 via videoconference. The awards recognize UW System faculty for their extraordinary efforts in support of undergraduate research, innovation, and entrepreneurship. “This annual program provides prestigious, one-time […]

  10. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2021

    Educators in Green Bay, La Crosse recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    April 5, 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—The UW System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 29th annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored at the next Regents meeting, April 9 via videoconference, along with the 28th annual recipients. Last year’s award ceremony was postponed due to COVID-19. The awards recognize outstanding teaching and are the UW […]

  11. State of the University of Wisconsin System

    Testimony by UW System President Tommy Thompson

    April 1, 2021

    Senate Committee on Universities & Technical Colleges Green Bay Hearing March 31, 2021 Watch testimony Good morning. I would like to thank Sen. Roth and the members of the Senate Committee on Universities and Technical Colleges for this opportunity to present the State of the University of Wisconsin System. Before I begin, I would like […]