News - June 2021
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UW System pandemic response critical for Wisconsin
By Tommy Thompson, President, University of Wisconsin System
June 23, 2021
“Having launched a vaccination site at a few campuses, the System did save the state, and I want to say that publicly. The System saved the state, in its responsibility and its actions.” Those are the words of one of our newest members of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, Dr. Ashok Rai, President […]
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New fall freshman applications to UW System universities are up by nearly one-third
UW System strategies propel application increases
June 21, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—New fall freshman applications for University of Wisconsin System universities are up by about 30 percent over each of the last two years. Moreover, applications by Wisconsin residents, first-generation students, and underrepresented minorities are also up. The increases are the result of several actions the UW System took over the last 15 months to […]
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Statement from UW System President Tommy Thompson on Juneteenth
June 18, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “Celebrating the historic legislation that makes Juneteenth a federal holiday provides us the ability to acknowledge the devastating toll that the institution of slavery has had on people of African descent. “This holiday celebrates the ideals of freedom we share and acknowledges the […]
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UW System President Tommy Thompson statement on pay plan
June 17, 2021
MADISON, Wis.— UW System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “The UW System’s faculty and staff are the best in the country and that has never been clearer than it has been during this pandemic. They worked to ensure our students had a safe and productive academic experience, while at the same time taking […]
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UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson resigns; former UW System leader Jim Henderson named interim
Chancellor cites health condition
June 17, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that UW-Whitewater Chancellor Dwight Watson has resigned, citing health concerns. Thompson appointed former UW System Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs Jim Henderson as interim chancellor. “I am deeply saddened to learn of Dwight’s personal health challenges, and I thank him for his service […]
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UW Extended Campus, in partnership with UW System campuses, to launch five new online certificates this fall
Certificates offer skills training in high-demand fields: bioinformatics, data science, health care informatics, senior living, and sustainability and well-being
June 16, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—UW Extended Campus, in partnership with University of Wisconsin System campuses, will offer five new online certificates aligned with industry needs and high-growth occupations in September 2021. The new programs include graduate-level, semester-based certificates in Applied Bioinformatics, Data Science, Senior Living and Services Leadership, and Sustainability and Well-being; and an undergraduate-level certificate in Health […]
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UW System President Tommy Thompson statement on capital budget
June 8, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “We appreciate the committee’s investment in maintenance and repair funding for our current facilities, and in moving forward critical projects throughout the UW System. These are much needed investments that will ensure our students have the important educational opportunities they need to graduate […]
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UW System President Thompson statement on budget lapse elimination
June 8, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson issued this statement today: “When Governor Evers announced the lapses, I understood his desire to be fiscally responsible during the pandemic, and we worked closely with him to create a workable plan for UW System’s share. “Now that Wisconsin is coming out of those difficult times, I […]
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Regents honor recipients of Academic Staff Excellence Awards (day 2 news summary)
June 4, 2021
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards for both 2021 and 2020. These awards acknowledge exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. Award recipients are selected for superior performance […]
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UW System Regents elect Edmund Manydeeds III as President and Karen Walsh as Vice President to one-year terms
June 4, 2021
MILWAUKEE, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents on Friday elected Regent Edmund Manydeeds III to a one-year term as president. Manydeeds, a graduate of UW-Superior and UW-Madison, succeeds Andrew S. Petersen, who has served as president since June 2019. The Regents also elected Regent Karen Walsh as vice president. “Regent President Manydeeds and […]
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UW System preparing for return to pre-pandemic campus life in Fall 2021 (day 1 news summary)
June 3, 2021
MILWAUKEE, Wis. – Returning to pre-pandemic campus life in Fall 2021 is a top priority around the University of Wisconsin System, and three chancellors spoke up today about how they’re planning to make it happen. Addressing the Board of Regents, UW-La Crosse Chancellor Joe Gow said an email from the parent of a UWL freshman […]
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Regents announce Academic Staff Excellence Awards for 2021
Educators in Madison, Oshkosh recognized for work to support student success
June 1, 2021
MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced this year’s recipients of the Academic Staff Excellence Awards. These awards recognize exceptional service to the university and are the UW System’s highest recognition bestowed on members of its academic staff. The 2021 recipients will be honored at the next Regents meeting, June 4 […]