1. UW-Stout reaches 70% threshold for student vaccinations

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System announced today that UW-Stout has attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students. “Momentum continues to build across the UW System for student vaccination,” […]

  2. Student demand for UW counseling services high, key to keeping them enrolled

    MADISON, Wis.—More than 80 percent of University of Wisconsin System students who sought mental health counseling at their universities during the last academic year reported improvements in their well-being, and […]

  3. UW System announces two additional universities have reached 70% threshold

    Vax Up! “70 for 70” deadline extended by two weeks

    MADISON, Wis.—The UW System announced today that two additional universities have now attained a 70 percent vaccination rate among students: UW Oshkosh and UW-Whitewater. “Thanks to the students and all […]

  4. New credit transfer agreement to benefit Wisconsin students

    UW System, WTCS collaborate for seamless credit transfer

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System and the Wisconsin Technical College System (WTCS) have signed a historic agreement that makes it easier for students to transfer from among up to […]

  5. UW System enrollment drops 1% for the fall semester, according to initial estimates

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System today released an initial fall 2021 enrollment estimate of 163,708 students, an estimated 1 percent decrease compared to fall 2020 based on initial first-day […]

  6. UW System returns to pre-pandemic levels of in-person instruction for Fall 2021

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Tommy Thompson announced today that the System has returned to pre-pandemic levels of in-person undergraduate instruction for Fall 2021 while prioritizing the health and […]

  7. Comedian Charlie Berens joins President Thompson for Vax Up! “70 for 70” campaign

    MADISON, Wis.—Comedian Charlie Berens has joined the University of Wisconsin System’s Vax Up! “70 for 70” campaign to encourage students to become vaccinated against the COVID-19 virus. Berens famously squared […]