News 2023

  1. UW System campuses to launch 11 new online certificates and one master’s degree this fall to meet market demands

    New programs will reach students in areas of digital marketing, financial technology, biodiversity conservation, and IT

    May 18, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Students and career professionals will have new online learning opportunities this fall when the University of Wisconsin System launches 11 new certificates and one master’s degree in fast-growing fields. […]

  2. Wisconsin must invest to win the war for talent

    By Jay Rothman, President, University of Wisconsin System

    May 17, 2023

    I’ve been a resident of Wisconsin my entire life, having grown up outside of Wausau. It was clear to me as a businessman in the private sector – but is […]

  3. Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich named new chancellor of UW-Platteville

    Appointment takes effect immediately

    April 25, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Tammy K. Evetovich, interim Chancellor since June 1, 2022, has been named the 15th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Platteville. The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents […]

  4. UW System President Jay Rothman’s statement on new Wisconsin Policy Forum report showing Wisconsin now ranks 43rd in national funding for four-year universities

    April 20, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman provided a statement in response to a new report by the Wisconsin Policy Forum showing higher education funding at Wisconsin’s public four-year […]

  5. Rep. Emerson, Sen. James, UW-Eau Claire scholars to join UW System on “Fostering a Marketplace of Ideas” panel

    Discussion, moderated by UW System President Jay Rothman, to take place Monday, April 24, at 12 p.m., at UW-Eau Claire

    April 19, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue is hosting a panel discussion Monday, April 24, on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace […]

  6. Speaker Vos, Senator Larson, national free speech advocate to join UW System on “Fostering Marketplace of Ideas” panel

    Discussion, moderated by UW System President Jay Rothman, to take place Friday, April 21, at 3 p.m., at UW-Milwaukee at Waukesha

    April 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin’s Wisconsin Institute for Citizenship and Civil Dialogue is hosting a panel discussion Friday, April 21, on the First Amendment, civil dialogue, and creating a marketplace […]

  7. Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke named interim chancellor of UW-Parkside

    April 4, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today named Vice Chancellor for Finance and Administration Scott Menke as interim Chancellor of UW-Parkside. Menke will begin that position June 9 […]

  8. Regents recognize 2023 Teaching Excellence Award winners (day 2 news summary)

    March 31, 2023

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today presented its 31st annual Teaching Excellence Awards. The awards recognize outstanding career achievements in teaching and are the […]

  9. Regents approve first tuition increase in 10 years for resident undergraduates (day 1 news summary)

    March 30, 2023

    MENOMONIE, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today voted to approve tuition and fee increases for 2023-24, including a tuition increase for resident undergraduate students for […]

  10. Regents announce outstanding UW System teachers for 2023

    Educators at UW-Superior, UW-Parkside, and UW-Green Bay recognized with Regents’ top teaching award

    March 27, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today announced the recipients of its 31st annual Teaching Excellence Awards. They will be honored March 31 at the next Regents […]

  11. UW System President Rothman details tuition and fee increase

    March 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman detailed his plan for a tuition and fee increase for the 2023-24 academic year. Rothman earlier this month outlined the average 5% […]

  12. UW-Platteville chancellor finalists named

    March 17, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced three finalists for the position of chancellor at the University of Wisconsin–Platteville, a 6,500-student university in the southwest corner of […]

  13. UW-Parkside Chancellor Search and Screen Committee named

    March 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Karen Walsh, President of the University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents, and Jay Rothman, President of the UW System, today appointed an 11-member Search and Screen Committee to […]

  14. UW System undergraduates showcase research in Capitol Rotunda in 19th annual event

    March 8, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Today, more than 100 outstanding undergraduate student researchers from across the University of Wisconsin System, together with their faculty advisers, shared their research findings with state legislators, state leaders, […]

  15. UW student research to be featured in Capitol Rotunda Wednesday, March 8

    More than 100 undergraduate students from Wisconsin’s public universities will display and discuss their research findings at the Wisconsin Capitol

    March 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Outstanding undergraduate student researchers and their faculty advisers from across the University of Wisconsin System will showcase their work Wednesday, March 8, at the UW System’s annual Research in […]

  16. Regents recognize 15th annual Diversity Award winners (day 2 news summary)

    February 10, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents today honored the recipients of the 15th annual Regents Diversity Awards. These awards recognize individuals and programs that foster […]

  17. President Rothman calls on UW System universities to be “marketplaces of ideas” (day 1 news summary)

    February 9, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman told the Board of Regents today that the UW System’s recently released free speech survey reflects a key initiative of […]

  18. UW System Board of Regents announces 2023 Diversity Awards

    Educators at UW-Stout, UW-Madison, and UW-River Falls recognized for work to support student success

    February 6, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—The University of Wisconsin System Board of Regents will honor the recipients of the 15th annual Regents’ Diversity Awards on February 10 in Madison at the next Regents meeting. […]

  19. UW System President Jay Rothman statement on Chancellor Ford’s announcement today

    February 2, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—UW-Parkside Chancellor Debbie Ford announced today that she will be leaving the university to assume the leadership of Indiana University Southeast in New Albany, Ind. UW System President Jay […]

  20. UW System President Jay Rothman announces results of free speech survey

    February 1, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman today announced the results of the System’s survey of student attitudes on free speech and free expression. Rothman said more […]

  21. UW System President to discuss free speech survey results

    Panel discussion on free speech and civil dialogue on campus to follow release of survey results

    January 31, 2023

    MADISON, Wis. – University of Wisconsin System President Jay Rothman will discuss results of the survey on free speech at a news conference Wednesday, Feb. 1, at UW Oshkosh. More […]

  22. Dr. Corey A. King named new chancellor of UW-Whitewater

    Appointment takes effect March 1, 2023

    January 19, 2023

    MADISON, Wis.—Dr. Corey A. King, Vice Chancellor for Inclusivity and Student Affairs at UW-Green Bay, has been named the 18th Chancellor of the University of Wisconsin–Whitewater, which has campus locations […]