News - November 2023
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Board approves $32 million workforce proposal presented by the Universities of Wisconsin (news summary)
November 9, 2023
MADISON, Wis. – The Universities of Wisconsin today presented Regents with a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders to continue the UW’s emphasis on meeting workforce needs. The proposal comes in response to the 2023-25 state budget, which assigns $32 million to the UW pending a […]
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Universities of Wisconsin honor Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award recipients for 2023
November 9, 2023
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 recipients of the 2023 Outstanding Women of Color in Education Award, an annual honor given to faculty, staff, students, or community members to recognize their achievements in advancing equity and inclusion for people of color within the Universities of Wisconsin as well as communities across the […]
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Universities of Wisconsin honor achievements of LGBTQ+ advocates and their allies through 2023 awards
13 honorees of 2023 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People
November 9, 2023
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin have announced the 13 honorees of the 2023 Dr. P.B. Poorman Award for Outstanding Achievement on Behalf of LGBTQ+ People, an annual honor given to LGBTQ+ people or their allies who have helped to create a safer and more inclusive climate for LGBTQ+ people. The award celebrates the memory and […]
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Universities of Wisconsin enrollment grows by more than 1,700 students for fall 2023; first increase since 2014
Official 10-day enrollment figures show more than 162,500 students
November 8, 2023
MADISON, Wis.—Enrollment at the Universities of Wisconsin grew by more than 1,700 students, or 1.1 percent, this fall to 162,528, according to official 10-day enrollment figures announced today. The enrollment represents the first increase since 2014. The official fall 2022 enrollment was 160,782. “These enrollment numbers are encouraging as we seek to increase the number […]
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Universities of Wisconsin unveil $32 million workforce proposal
November 6, 2023
MADISON, Wis.—The Universities of Wisconsin today unveiled a $32 million proposal to develop more engineers, nurses, data scientists, and business and finance leaders. The effort would continue the Universities’ ongoing emphasis on meeting workforce needs. The proposal comes in response to the 2023-25 state budget, which assigns $32 million to the UW pending a plan […]